Warfarin in the Prevention of Stroke Associated with Nonrheumatic Atrial Fibrillation

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Michael D. Ezekowitz · Veterans Health Administration

Samuel L. Bridgers

Heidi Krause‐Steinrauf

Abstract

Low-intensity anticoagulation with warfarin prevented cerebral infarction in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation without producing an excess risk of major hemorrhage. This benefit extended to patients over 70 years of age.

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Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research Vitamin K Research Studies

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Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 327, Issue 20, pp. 1406-1412

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199211123272002

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Warfarin in the Prevention of Stroke Associated with Nonrheumatic Atrial Fibrillation

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