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Atrial Fibrillation: Risks and Management by panjongko is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and increases the risk of stroke significantly. The risk of stroke from AF increases with age and other cardiac conditions. Warfarin reduces the risk of stroke from AF by 60-70% compared to aspirin which only reduces the risk by 20-30%. However, warfarin also increases the risk of bleeding. The benefits and risks of warfarin versus aspirin for stroke prevention in AF must be carefully considered.
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- panjongko
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- EN