title: Improving anticoagulation management in patients with atrial fibrillation.
abstract: Three agents have recently been approved to reduce the risk of stroke and embolism, and one agent is in phase 3 trials. These drugs cause less serious bleeding and are simpler to manage, compared with warfarin, but they are not without their risks.
authors: John R
authors: JR
authors: Fanikos
authors: Julie K
authors: JK
authors: Atay
authors: Jean M
authors: JM
authors: Connors
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