title: Prevention of thromboembolic complication in atrial fibrillation by using anticoagulants.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of arrhythmia in adults. Atrial fibrillation occurs as paroxysms or may become established as permanent condition. Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk for thromboembolic disease.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  To study effectiveness of Warfarin in reducing Stroke incidence in patients of Atrial Fibrillation.
  
  
  METHODS
  This hospital based case study was performed on 50 patients in Dr DY Patil Medical College and Research Centre from October 2009 to September 2011.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Out of 50, 10 patients developed stroke which were not on Warfarin and 32 patients didn't develop stroke who were on warfarin.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Warfarin significantly reduces incidence of stroke in AF patients.
authors: Kunal
authors: K
authors: Wagh
authors: V B
authors: VB
authors: Vikhe
authors: R Santosh
authors: RS
authors: Kumar
authors: Ninad
authors: N
authors: Auti
authors: Mathews
authors: M
authors: Jose
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014859:Warfarin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin