Thorsten Lewalter - 2nd Global LAAO Summit: Stroke Risk and Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Latest data on new anticoagulants

Posted on 27-08-12

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Stroke Risk and Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Latest data on new anticoagulants

Role of 'old and new' drugs. Larger population of patients addressed. New evidence, new drugs. Contra indications and role for alternatives.

 - 2nd Global LAAO Summit

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