Atrial fibrillation: Taking anticoagulants safely
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Atrial fibrillation: Taking anticoagulants safely
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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?
Where to go from here
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Last Updated:
December 18, 2008- Author:
- Robin Parks, MS
- Medical Review:
- Caroline S. Rhoads, MD - Internal Medicine
John M. Miller, MD - Electrophysiology
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