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J Assoc Physicians India · Dec 2013
Prevention of thromboembolic complication in atrial fibrillation by using anticoagulants.
- Kunal Wagh, V B Vikhe, R Santosh Kumar, Ninad Auti, and Mathews Jose.
- J Assoc Physicians India. 2013 Dec 1;61(12):894-5.
IntroductionAtrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia in adults. Atrial fibrillation occurs as paroxysms or may become established as permanent condition. Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk for thromboembolic disease.Aims And ObjectivesTo study effectiveness of Warfarin in reducing Stroke incidence in patients of Atrial Fibrillation.Material And MethodsThis hospital based case study was performed on 50 patients in Dr DY Patil Medical College and Research Centre from October 2009 to September 2011.ResultsOut of 50, 10 patients developed stroke which were not on Warfarin and 32 patients didn't develop stroke who were on warfarin.ConclusionWarfarin significantly reduces incidence of stroke in AF patients.
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