Warfarin in the Prevention of Stroke Associated with Nonrheumatic Atrial Fibrillation

D. Ezekowitz, Michael; L. Bridgers, Samuel; James, K; H. Carliner, Nathan; Colling, Cindy; C. Gornick, Charles; Krause‐Steinrauf, Heidi; F. Kurtzke, John; M. Nazarian, Sarkis; J. Radford, Martha; R. Rickles, Frederick; Shabetai, Ralph; Deykin, Daniel

doi:10.1056/nejm199211123272002

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Warfarin in the Prevention of Stroke Associated with Nonrheumatic Atrial Fibrillation

Published in New England Journal of Medicine • Nov 12, 1992

Authors:

Michael D. Ezekowitz

Samuel L. Bridgers

K James

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation is common among the elderly and is associated with an increased risk of stroke. We investigated whether anticoagulation with warfarin would reduce this risk. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate low-intens...

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Medicine

Warfarin

Atrial fibrillation

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