| Literature DB >> 25059099 |
Keitaro Senoo1, Yee Cheng Lau, Gregory Yh Lip.
Abstract
There is significant progress made in the field of atrial fibrillation, especially regarding stroke stratification, novel pharmacological agents and interventions for improving symptom control. The Updated NICE Guideline for management of 2014 reflects that and provided an up-to-date appraisal regarding atrial fibrillation treatment, management with consideration to overall healthcare cost economics. It emphasizes the need for individualized, patient-centered package of care, and an robust stroke and bleeding risk before decision regarding choice of oral anticoagulation to be made.Entities:
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; guideline; ischaemic stroke prevention; risk stratification; symptom management
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Year: 2014 PMID: 25059099 DOI: 10.1586/14779072.2014.943189
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther ISSN: 1477-9072