ANTITHROMBOTIC THERAPY IN ATRIAL FIBRILLATION: RECENT APPROACHES AND NEAR PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Recent data and perspectives of antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are highlighted. The main statements of current Russian and international guidelines about thromboembolic events prevention in AF patients are presented. Special attention paid to new agents for oral anticoagulation therapy , last information about their efficacy , safety and potential of application.

Keywords

• atrial fibrillation
• antithrombotic therapy
• oral anticoagulants
• dabigatran
• rivaroxaban
• apixaban