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Mar 29, 2024 This Week in Cardiology Podcast

This Week in Cardiology

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Implications of Anticoagulation in AFib Patients

The chapter explores the benefits and risks of anticoagulation treatment for atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients, focusing on the complexity of estimating stroke risk reduction while considering the competing risk of mortality. It discusses studies comparing different models to assess the absolute risk reduction of stroke over time and highlights the limitations of traditional guidelines in accurately estimating treatment benefits for patients with varying life expectancies.

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