RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Gordon, Debra T1 The Role of Newer Anticoagulants in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation JF MD Conference Express YR 2010 FD SAGE Publications VO 10 IS 10 SP 28 OP 29 DO 10.1177/155989771010019 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/10/10/28.abstract AB Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation is an evolving story and it is often predicted that the he new oral anticoagulants that are now reaching the market offer numerous advantages over vitamin K antagonists, including oral administration, therapeutic stability that does not require monitoring, once- or twice-daily administration, and a short half-life.