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References of Atrial fibrillation

Implantable cardioverter defibrillators: arrhythmias. A rapid and systematic review. Parkes J, Bryant J, Milne R. Health Technology Assessment 2000, volume 4, number 26. http://www.ncchta.org/fullmono/mon426.pdf

 Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review). Benavente O et al. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001925.htm

 Oral anticoagulants for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review). Benavente O et al. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001927.htm

 Anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review). Koudstaal PJ. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000187.htm

 Antiplatelet therapy for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review). Koudstaal PJ. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000186.htm

 Anticoagulants for preventing stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation and a history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks (Cochrane Review). Koudstaal PJ. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000185.htm

 Electrical cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter (Cochrane Review). Mead GE et al. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab002903.htm

 Anticoagulants or antiplatelet therapy for non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation and flutter (Cochrane Review). Segal JB et al. The Cochrane Library, Issue 1, 2002. http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab001938.htm

 Placebo-controlled, randomised trial of warfarin and aspirin for prevention of thromboembolic complications in chronic atrial fibrillation. The Copenhagen AFASAK study. The Lancet 1989, volume 1, pages 175-179.

 Risk factors for stroke and efficacy of antithrombotic therapy in atrial fibrillation. Analysis of pooled data from five randomized controlled trials on behalf of the Atrial Fibrillation Investigators (AFI). Archives of Internal Medicine 1994, volume 154, pages 1449-1457.

 The effect of low-dose warfarin on the risk of stroke in patients with nonrheumatic atrial fibrillation. The Boston Area Anticoagulation Trial for Atrial Fibrillation (BAATAF). New England Journal of Medicine 1990, volume 323, pages 1505-1511.

 Atrial fibrillation in general practice: how useful is echocardiography in selection of suitable patients for anticoagulation? Cantley P et al. British Journal of General Practice 2000, volume 49, pages 219-220.

 Primary prevention of arterial thromboembolism in non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation in primary care: randomised controlled trial comparing two intensities of coumarin with aspirin. Hellemons BSP et al. British Medical Journal 1999, volume 319, pages 958-964.

 Determinants of successful direct current cardioversion for atrial fibrillation and flutter: the importance of rapid referral. Houghton AR. British Journal of General Practice 2000, volume 50, pages 710-711.

 ABC of Atrial Fibrillation: Differential Diagnosis of Atrial Fibrillation. Lip GY, Watson RDS. British Medical Journal 1995, volume 311, pages 1495-1498. http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/311/7018/1495

The impact of patients' preferences on the treatment of atrial fibrillation: observational study of patient based decision analysis. Protheroe J et al. British Medical Journal 2000, volume 320, pages 1380-1384. http://bmj.com/cgi/content/full/320/7246/1380

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