Optimization of stroke prophylaxis strategies in nonvalvular AF - Drugs, devices or both?

Amit Noheria; Faisal F. Syed; Christopher V. De Simone; Samuel J. Asirvatham

Optimization of stroke prophylaxis strategies in nonvalvular AF - Drugs, devices or both?

Amit Noheria, Faisal F. Syed, Christopher V. De Simone, Samuel J. Asirvatham

Cardiovascular Medicine

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Abstract

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia with the prevalence increasing over time. AF probably afflicts ≥2% of worldwide adult population and increases with age.^1-3 In the Framingham Heart Study, the lifetime risk of having at least one episode of AF for 40-year-old men and women was 26% and 23% respectively.⁴.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	71-80
Number of pages	10
Journal	Journal of Atrial Fibrillation
Volume	8
Issue number	2
State	Published - Aug 1 2015

Keywords

Anticoagulation
Defibrillation
Device
Stroke

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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