Risk and benefit of oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation

Zotova, I.V.; Zateĭshchikov, D.A.

Kardiologiia 51(10): 81-91

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-9040
PMID: 22117686
Document Number: 654238
Thromboembolism is the main cause of death and disability of patients with atrial fibrillation. Indirect anticoagulants are effective means of primary and secondary prevention of thromboembolic complications. However in a number of patients risk associated with therapy with indirect anticoagulants might exceed potential benefit. The principle problem requiring solution in a patient with atrial fibrillation is individual comparative assessment of risk of development of thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications. Modern stratification scales which allow solving this problem are considered in this review.

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