New Treatment for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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New Treatment for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

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The oral blood thinner apixaban prevents stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are not suitable candidates for treatment with warfarin.

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Tags: Heart Disease, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation, Stroke, Thrombotic Event

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