Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5576695 | The American Journal of Medicine | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A majority of atrial fibrillation patients not treated with an OAC in current community practice meet guideline indications for treatment. Atrial fibrillation burden, chronicity, and comorbidity are associated with nontreatment. Untreated patients are at increased risk for adverse outcomes.
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Authors
Paul L. MD, MHS, Sunghee PhD, Gregg C. MD, Laine PhD, Daniel E. MD, James V. MD, MPH, Bernard J. MB, ChB, DPhil, Jack MD, Peter R. MD, Kenneth W. MD, Paul S. MD, MSc, Benjamin A. MD, MHS, Eric D. MD, MPH, Jonathan P. MD, MHS,