title: [Atrial Fibrillation: Stroke Prevention in Clinical Practice Physician].
abstract: Atrial fibrillation: stroke prevention in clinical practice physician Atrial fibrillation (AF) - one of the most common arrhythmias. In patients with atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times, and the main method of prevention - the appointment of anticoagulant therapy. The aim of the present study were the analysis of the prevalence of risk factors for stroke in patients with AF and quality evaluation of stroke prevention in clinical practice physician.
authors.affiliation: Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia.
authors.forename: E V
authors.initials: EV
authors.lastname: Serdechnaya
authors.affiliation: Northern State Medical University, Arkhangelsk, Russia.
authors.forename: S V
authors.initials: SV
authors.lastname: Yurieva
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants