Abstract
#Atrialfibrillation (AF) is a public health problem. It is estimated
that one in four individuals will be affected by this arrhythmia
throughout their lives. AF increases the risk of stroke five times, and
this event is mainly responsible for the morbidity and mortality of
this #arrhythmia [1]. Oral #anticoagulation with vitamin K #antagonists
(AVK), such as #warfarin and phenprocoumon, have been shown
to reduce the risk of stroke and systemic embolic events. More
recently, the non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have also
proved effective for this same goal. In this paper we will review the
most recent evidence on the real benefit of using oral anticoagulants
in patients with atrial fibrillation associated with an additional risk
factor for stroke.
How to Approach the Patient with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation and Cha2ds2-Vasc Score of 1 by Tiago Luiz Luz Leiria in BJSTR
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