ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RECENT APPROACHES AND NEAR PERSPECTIVES
https://doi.org/10.20996/1819-6446-2011-7-5-628-636
Abstract
Recent data and perspectives of antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are highlighted. The main statements of current Russian and international guidelines about thromboembolic events prevention in AF patients are presented. Special attention paid to new agents for oral anticoagulation therapy , last information about their efficacy , safety and potential of application.
About the Authors
Ya. P. DovgalevskiyRussian Federation
L. E. Kuvshinova
Russian Federation
I. V. Graifer
Russian Federation
N. V. Furman
Russian Federation
P. Ya. Dovgalevskiy
Russian Federation
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Dovgalevskiy Y.P., Kuvshinova L.E., Graifer I.V., Furman N.V., Dovgalevskiy P.Y. ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RECENT APPROACHES AND NEAR PERSPECTIVES. Rational Pharmacotherapy in Cardiology. 2011;7(5):628-636. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20996/1819-6446-2011-7-5-628-636