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Anticoagulation Therapy

Use of anticoagulants, such as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), for the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.

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Jan 26, 2026

What are the current guideline recommendations for anticoagulation in new‑onset atrial fibrillation with RVR?

Current major guidelines prioritize stroke‑risk guided in new‑onset with rapid ventricular response (RVR): clinicians should assess thromboembolic risk (typically CHA2DS2‑VASc), favor direct oral anti...