Title: Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Implanted Cardiac Arrhythmia Devices
Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia requiring medical treatment. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter (AFl) are common cardiac arrhythmias associated with an increased incidence of stroke in patients with additional risk factors. The focus of this article, oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy, reduces the risk of stroke. However, it is usually initiated after AF is documented on an electrocardiogram or after an ischemic event occurs.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
Indexed In: ['crossref']
Access and Citation
AI Researcher Chatbot
Get quick answers to your questions about the article from our AI researcher chatbot