DOACs are preferred . Guidelines recommend risk stratification . Monitoring is required .
Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation
Cardiology5 sourcesEvidence: High3 days ago
Abstract
DOACs reduce stroke risk in AF.
Key Points
- DOACs reduce stroke risk
References (5)
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- ChestBleeding riskKim S · Chest · 2022
- HeartESC AF GuidelinesESC · Eur Heart J · 2024
- EuropaceAF management surveyAndersen L · Europace · 2023
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