Algorithm of the approach to hypocoagulation in atrial fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation, NOAC, arrhythmia, chadsvasc2
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Algorithm that guides the need to start hypocoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation, taking into account the chadsvasc2 score. There are also some practical considerations that can support the decision to choose the type of NOAC.
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