Summary

Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of stroke, and the addition of a single risk factor indicates a need for prophylaxis with warfarin or a non-VKA oral anticoagulant. Left atrial appendage occlusion is a potential alternative if long-term anticoagulation is contraindicated.

  • atrial fibrillation
  • AF
  • anticoagulation
  • OAC
  • warfarin
  • NOAC
  • LAA occlusion
  • left atrial appendage
  • non-VKA oral anticoagulant
  • cardiology & cardiovascular medicine clinical trials
  • interventional techniques & devices
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