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Author(s):
Fernando Worner
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Cristina Marzo
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Kristian Rivera
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et al
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3 years ago
Topic: 1. Clinical Cardiology
Introduction
Universal use of Directs Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in non valvular atrial fibrillation (nVAF) is not possible for economic reasons. Therefore, it is mandatory to guarantee their prescription of these drugs in patients theoretically most benefited.
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To review indications and results of one territorial, prospective and centralized…
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Mario DiazNuila-Alcazar
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Daniel Valcárcel-Paz
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Marcel Santaló-Corcoy
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et al
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3 years ago
Topic: 5. Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease.
Introduction
Coumadin therapy has been the best oral anticoagulation strategy available since several decades and is considered obligatory in some countries as the first strategy to be attempted because of economical reasons/arguments.
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To evaluate if patients already identified at highest-risk of stroke receive appropriate…
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Author(s):
Kristian Rivera
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Cristina Marzo
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Nuria Sans
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et al
Added:
3 years ago
Topic: 1. Clinical Cardiology
Introduction
Universal use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (nVAF) is not possible for economic reasons. It is necessary to prescribe them to those patients with greater potential benefit. The best way to achieve this objective is the application of a territorial protocol, designed and accepted by all professionals…
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Joan Antoni Schoenenberger
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Daniel Valcárcel-Paz
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Josep Guindo-Soldevila
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Eduardo Bosch-Peligero
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Freek WA Verheugt
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3 years ago
The yearly incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is approximately 5%,1 which is five times higher than in comparable populations in sinus rhythm (SR). The stroke risk largely depends on the underlying heart disease. In 'lone' AF (absence of heart disease) the stroke risk is only 0.5% per year,2 whereas in AF associated with rheumatic valvular heart disease (VHD), like…
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Antoni Martínez-Rubio
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Author(s):
Daniel TT Chong
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Felicita Andreotti
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Peter Verhamme
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et al
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2 years ago