Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
Commentary regarding the AAN's evidence-based guideline update
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- First Published February 24, 2014.
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- Robert G. Hart, MD and
- John W. Eikelboom, MBBS
- Robert G. Hart, MD and
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I received research support from Bayer Pharmaceuticals (but no personal recompense).
National Institute of Neurological Disorder and Stroke, co-principal investigator for the SPS3 randomized trial, 2003-2010.
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- John W. Eikelboom, MBBS
1. DSMB Rocket-AF study, Hokusai study, 2. Advisory Boards, Bayer, BI BMS/Pfizer Daiichi Sankyo
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Consulting fees and honoraria: Astra-Zeneca, Bayer Boehringer-Ingelheim, Bristol-Myer-Squibb, Daiichi-Sankyo, Eli-Lilly, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Pfizer, Janssen, Sanofi-Aventis
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Editorial Board Member
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Consulting fees and honoraria: Astra-Zeneca, Bayer Boehringer-Ingelheim, Bristol-Myer-Squibb, Daiichi-Sankyo, Eli-Lilly, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Pfizer, Janssen, Sanofi-Aventis
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Yes, I use oral anticoagulants on a regular basis for treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation. Thrombosis Unit, Hamilton General Hospital, 25%
Grants and in-kind support: Astra-Zeneca, Bayer, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Bristol-Myer-Squibb, Glaxo-Smith-Kline, Pfizer, Janssen, Sanofi-Aventis
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Canadian Institute for Health Research, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, National Health and Medical Research Council, New Investigator Fund, Hamilton Health Sciences
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- McMaster University/Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Canada.
- Correspondence to:
robert.hart{at}phri.ca
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- LETTER RE: Stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Commentary regarding the AAN's evidence-based guideline update
- Antonio Culebras, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, culebraa@upstate.edu
- Steven R. Messé, University of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia
Submitted June 21, 2014
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