How good is anticoagulation control in non-valvar atrial fibrillation? Observations on the elderly, ethnicity, patient perceptions, and understanding of AF thromboprophylaxis
- 1 April 2005
- Vol. 91 (4) , 425-426
- https://doi.org/10.1136/hrt.2004.052480
Abstract
There continues to be a wide variation of opinion among UK consultants regarding the best treatment strategies for ensuring effective thromboprophylaxis of atrial fibrillation.Keywords
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