Taking Anticoagulants For Atrial Fibrillation
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Introduction
Key points
- When taken properly, anticoagulants can reduce your risk of stroke from atrial fibrillation.
- Certain precautions should be followed when taking anticoagulants.
- Regular blood monitoring is needed while taking anticoagulants.
- You will need to take anticoagulants as long as you have atrial fibrillation.
What are anticoagulants?
Why are anticoagulants used for atrial fibrillation?
How do I take anticoagulants safely?
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| Last updated: | January 18, 2007 |
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| Author: | Robin Parks, MS |
| Reviewed By: | Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine, Laurence Epstein, MD - Cardiac Electrophysiologist |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Pat Truman |
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