address the various options for anticoagulation therapy for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

address the various options for anticoagulation therapy for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation

Please review the Grand Rounds video below. After watching both guest speakers, please submit a response addressing the various options for anticoagulation therapy for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Also, please discuss the criteria for anticoagulation therapy, and how one might choose which drug to use in one’s practice.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwaM7PhKhs4&feature=emb_logo

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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart condition experienced when the heart rhythm is irregular and interrupts blood flow, often leading to blood clots. Health conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, and diabetes mellitus strongly link to AF (O’Connor & Wright, 2017). Based on the Grand Rounds video, the guest speakers provide insightful information regarding the various options for anticoagulation therapy in patients with AF.

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