Open AccessNonvalvular atrial fibrillation and stroke: A new strategy of anticoagulants in 2015
Author(s) -
N. Svyrydova
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
shìdno-êvropejsʹkij nevrologìčnij žurnal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2663-8444
pISSN - 2411-5797
DOI - 10.33444/2411-5797.2015.5(5).4-8
Subject(s) - atrial fibrillation , stroke (engine) , medicine , heart rhythm , cardiology , intracerebral hemorrhage , intensive care medicine , subarachnoid hemorrhage , mechanical engineering , engineering
The article deals with atrial fibrillation, which today remains the most common disorder of the heart rhythm, which is subject to the development of every four adults. AF 5 times increases the risk of stroke. Therefore, the need for effective and timely anticoagulation therapy, which would not only prevent the risk of acute stroke, but also to provide acceptable security for the occurrence of intracranial hemorrhage is evident.