Use of oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention. (Tips from Other Journals).(Abstract)

Publication: American Family Physician

Publication Date: 15-FEB-03

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Numerous studies, including meta-analyses, have compared the efficacy of oral anticoagulation with warfarin and aspirin for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. In this meta-analysis, van Walraven and colleagues reviewed individual patient data, rather than summary data, from six clinical trials. This approach facilitated a more detailed analysis of patient subsets, as well as person-year incidence rates.

The authors included individual patient-level data from the following six trials: Atrial Fibrillation, Aspirin, Anticoagulation Studies 1...

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