About 80% of AF patients need anticoagulation: new report
Atrial Fibrillation Friday, July 27th, 2012Pccj.eu: 7/26/12.
Stroke prevention is sub-optimal in many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), 70-80% of whom are eligible for anticoagulation (AC). Currently, many of these patients only receive aspirin (ASA) rather than effective AC drugs.
The Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation Expert (sAFe) report, was developed by an independent panel of UK experts including leading cardiologists, GPs, patient associations, and chair of the AF all party parliamentary group Glyn Davies, MP. The report shows that: Read More
