Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Long-term oral anticoagulation is a cornerstone of stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Patient education should be provided regarding the need for anticoagulant therapy, anticoagulant mechanism of action, adverse effects, required monitoring parameters, and treatment adheren...

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Published inMedsurg nursing Vol. 30; no. 6; pp. 403 - 422
Main Authors Reynaldo, Rhea Faye Felicilda, Inocian, Ergie P, Patterson, Kathryn
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Pitman Jannetti Publications, Inc 01.11.2021
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc
Subjects
Anticoagulants
Anticoagulants (Medicine)
Atrial fibrillation
Blood clots
Cardiac arrhythmia
Cardioversion
Care and treatment
Clinical practice guidelines
Complications and side effects
Dosage and administration
Drug dosages
Heart
Methods
Older people
Patients
Prevention
Risk factors
Stroke
Stroke (Disease)
Surgical nursing
Transient ischemic attack
United States
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Summary:Long-term oral anticoagulation is a cornerstone of stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Patient education should be provided regarding the need for anticoagulant therapy, anticoagulant mechanism of action, adverse effects, required monitoring parameters, and treatment adherence to prevent stroke and thromboembolic events. Medical-surgical nurses have the knowledge and skills to advocate for positive outcomes and safety in patients with AF who take anticoagulants for stroke prevention. Keywords stroke, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulants, cardiovascular, circulatory, lymphatic system
ISSN:1092-0811
2995-4037