title: Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: we can do better.
authors.affiliation: Runcorn, National Clinical Advisor NHS England and Public Health England, London.
authors.forename: Matt
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kearney
authors.affiliation: Westcliffe Medical Practice, Shipley, West Yorkshire.
authors.forename: Matthew
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fay
authors.affiliation: Professor of Primary Care, Primary Care Clinical Sciences, the University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Fitzmaurice
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications*; D058006:General Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
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