Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation : Is This the End of Warfarin? Not Just Yet
Joint Authors
Vassiliou, Vassilios
Mallouppas, Michael
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-08-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia.
Its prevalence is known to increase with age and with an aging population AF is likely to become even more common.
Although sometimes patients with AF remain asymptomatic, it is now recognized that AF is far from “benign” conferring a significant risk increase in morbidity and mortality.
Restoration of sinus rhythm and rate-limiting medication help with symptoms; however, anticoagulation remains essential in reducing thromboembolic risk.
The uptake of appropriate anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists has increased significantly in the last few decades and this review will analyze whether the new oral anticoagulants might prove to be even more effective than existing vitamin K antagonists.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mallouppas, Michael& Vassiliou, Vassilios. 2013. Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation : Is This the End of Warfarin? Not Just Yet. Journal of Angiology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505327
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mallouppas, Michael& Vassiliou, Vassilios. Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation : Is This the End of Warfarin? Not Just Yet. Journal of Angiology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505327
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mallouppas, Michael& Vassiliou, Vassilios. Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation : Is This the End of Warfarin? Not Just Yet. Journal of Angiology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-505327
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-505327