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Adjusted-dose warfarin reduced stroke risk in AFib patients

Meta-analysis of randomized trials found that adjusted-dose warfarin reduced stroke risk in atrial fibrillation
patients by 60%. Antiplatelet agents reduced risk by 20%.

Hart R, Pearce L, Aguilar M. Meta-Analysis: Antithrombotic therapy to prevent stroke in patients who have nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Ann Intern Med. 2007; 146(12): 857-67. http://www.annals.org/content/146/12/857.full

Reference

Title
Meta-Analysis: Antithrombotic therapy to prevent stroke in patients who have nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Publication
Ann Intern Med
Publication Date
2007
Authors
Hart R, Pearce L, Aguilar M
Volume & Issue
Volume 146, Issue 12
Pages
857-67
URL
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