Open AccessAnticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation – Current Concepts
Author(s) -
Demosthenes G. Katritsis,
Bernard J. Gersh,
A. John Camm
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
arrhythmia and electrophysiology review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.008
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2050-3377
pISSN - 2050-3369
DOI - 10.15420/aer.2015.04.02.100
Subject(s) - atrial fibrillation , warfarin , medicine , vitamin k , anticoagulant , intensive care medicine , anticoagulant therapy , current (fluid) , cardiology , engineering , electrical engineering
This article presents the current status of the use of anticoagulation for the treatment of AF, particularly with the use of non-vitamin K-dependent anticoagulants. Comparisons between these agents and warfarin are made and methods for assessment of anticoagulant activity and reversal are discussed.
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