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Editorial
. 2005 Apr;91(4):423-4.
doi: 10.1136/hrt.2004.047902.

Atrial fibrillation: will new drugs and patient choice improve anticoagulation outcomes?

R Fuller, N J Dudley
Editorial

Atrial fibrillation: will new drugs and patient choice improve anticoagulation outcomes?

R Fuller et al. Heart. 2005 Apr.

Abstract

The growing epidemic of atrial fibrillation presents major challenges to the healthcare community, both clinical and financial.

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