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Review
. 2011 Dec 20;9(2):71-3.
doi: 10.1038/nrcardio.2011.203.

Atrial fibrillation in 2011: Stroke prevention in AF

Gregory Y H Lip  1
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Review

Atrial fibrillation in 2011: Stroke prevention in AF

Gregory Y H Lip. Nat Rev Cardiol. .

Abstract

In 2011, key trials with oral factor Xa inhibitors in patients with atrial fibrillation highlighted promising data on these novel anticoagulants. Patients with ≥ 1 stroke risk factors can be considered for oral anticoagulation. These novel, fixed-dose drugs are given without monitoring, so clinicians must learn to balance stroke and bleeding risks.

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