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Journal of Zhejiang University SCIENCE B

ISSN 1673-1581(Print), 1862-1783(Online), Monthly

2012 Vol.13 No.8 P.609-615

Clinical considerations of anticoagulation therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation

Shu Zhang

Arrhythmias Center and Clinical EP Lab., Cardiovascular Institute and Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, China

zsfuwai@vip.163.com

Abstract: Atrial fibrillation (AF) increases the risk of stroke. New anticoagulation agents have recently provided alternative and promising approaches. This paper reviews the current state of anticoagulation therapy in AF patients, focusing on various clinical scenarios and on comparisons, where possible, between western and eastern populations.

Key words: Anticoagulation therapy, Atrial fibrillation, Warfarin, Dabigatran, Riveroxaban, Apixaban


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DOI:

10.1631/jzus.B1201007

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R541.7+5

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