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Emanuscript Services, Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research, 4(3), p. 255-264, 2012

DOI: 10.4103/0975-3583.102690

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Trends in the management of atrial fibrillation: A neurologist's perspective

Journal article published in 2012 by Vishnumurthy Shushrutha Hedna, Christopher G. Favilla ORCID, Waldo R. Guerrero, Akhil Patel, Amareshwari Gottipati, Sharathchandra Bidari, Thomas Beaver, Michael F. Waters
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Abstract

Cardiac embolism, primarily from atrial fibrillation (AF), is implicated in a quarter of all ischemic strokes. In the setting of AF, contraindications to traditional therapies can create a clinical dilemma when choosing an agent for secondary stroke prophylaxis. Newer horizons in the medical and surgical management of AF have helped us choose from a wide variety of available therapies, the best possible management. In this article, we review the current trends in AF management including newer oral anticoagulants as well as surgical devices from a neurologist's view.