Secondary prevention of thromboembolic complications in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation – clinical practice in relation to guidelines

Abstract

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) patients after past thromboembolic complications are at high risk of such subsequent complications and should undergo anticoagulant therapy. Aim of the research: To assess recommended anticoagulant prophylaxis in AF patients after past thromboembolic complications, and an attempt to identify predictors