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Nature Clinical Practice Cardiovascular Medicine (2005) 2, 226-227
doi:10.1038/ncpcardio0198  
Received 15 February 2005 | Accepted 22 March 2005

Anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: what is the right rate and where do we go from here?

Alan S Go

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Atrial fibrillation affects millions of people worldwide and significantly increases the risk of ischemic stroke. In this month's Viewpoint, Alan Go examines the use of anticoagulant therapy, the problems faced and future therapeutic options for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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