Reducing the risk of stroke in elderly patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a practical guide for clinicians
Joanne M Foody Department of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA Abstract: Non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) significantly contributes to the burden of stroke, particularly in elderly patients. The challenge of optimizing anticoagulation therapy is balancing efficacy and bleedi...
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Main Author: | Foody JM |
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Dove Medical Press
2017
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