A new era of anticoagulation treatment: optimizing outcomes for atrial fibrillation

J Am Osteopath Assoc. 2012 Sep;112(9 Suppl 2):eS9-21.

Abstract

Atrial fibrillation is a common condition that is associated with a high risk of stroke. In the present article, which is based on a roundtable discussion held on February 8, 2012, the faculty discuss various aspects of caring for patients with atrial fibrillation. These topics include the burden of the disease, stroke risk assessment, use of stroke prophylaxis, and improvement of outcomes.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • Stroke / complications
  • Stroke / drug therapy*
  • Stroke / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome*
  • Warfarin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin