Thromboembolic prevention in athletes: management of anticoagulation in sports players affected by atrial fibrillation

• Main Authors: Simona Minardi (Author), Luigi Sciarra (Author), Antonio Gianluca Robles (Author), Antonio Scara (Author), Francesco Sciarra (Author), Gabriele De Masi De Luca (Author), Silvio Romano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common cardiac arrhythmia that poses a significant risk of stroke and thromboembolic events. Anticoagulation therapy is essential for preventing stroke in patients with AF. An increasing number of people of all ages, including cardiac patients, approach physical activit...