| Anticoagulation management in clinical practice: Preventing stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. | |
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PMID: 22047781 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major and widely recognized risk factor for cardioembolic stroke. Prophylactic therapy for the prevention of stroke in patients with AF is often achieved through oral anticoagulation, specifically with warfarin, which has been used for this purpose for more than 50 years. Although warfarin therapy is effective when implemented appropriately, it is often underutilized and requires consistent monitoring to ensure both safety in avoiding bleeding and efficacy in preventing strokes. Because the burden of AF-related stroke continues to rise, healthcare professionals need to understand the strengths and limitations of current and emerging treatment options. This review outlines current practices for managing the risk of stroke with anticoagulation in patients with AF, and discusses how new oral anticoagulants may affect clinical practice. |
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Kathleen Hickey |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2011-11-1 |
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Title: Heart & lung : the journal of critical care Volume: - ISSN: 1527-3288 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2011 Nov |
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Created Date: 2011-11-3 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0330057 Medline TA: Heart Lung Country: - |
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, School of Nursing, Columbia University, New York, New York. |
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