As-Needed Anticoagulation for Intermittent Atrial Fibrillation Raises Concerns
Among highly motivated patients, as-needed anticoagulation may ensure that stroke risk remains low after successful ablation.
Neurology Reviews. 2017 March;25(3):18
March 2, 2017|Neurology
—Ted Bosworth
Suggested Reading
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