PATIENTS/CAREGIVERS: Many newer treatmentoptions for AF and stroke prevention have
recently become available. Novel oral anticoagulants have been shown to be equally as effective as warfarin,
the standard treatment for decades, and the Copyright of American Health & Drug Benefits is the property of Engage Healthcare Communications, LLC and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use.