title: Oral Anticoagulants and Atrial Fibrillation: An Update for the Clinical Nurse.
abstract: Anticoagulation is an important strategy for the prevention of stroke associated with atrial fibrillation. Development of new oral agents has created a need to educate nurses to administer these medications and provide patient education.
authors: Inna E
authors: IE
authors: Spivak
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants