Neworalanticoagulantsinatrialfibrillation: practical considerations

The review of literature summarizes the different practical issues of new oral anticoagulants administration for prevention of ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation, e.g. indications for treatment, choice of dosage, anticoagulation in patients with increased risk of bleeding, previous stroke or transient ischemic attack etc.

Key words

Atrial fibrillation, new oral anticoagulants, rivaroxaban, apixaban, dabigatran.