Why the study?
Does long-term treatment with anticoagulants prevent systemic embolism in patients with mitral valve disease not requiring immediate surgery?
Does long-term treatment with anticoagulants prevent systemic embolism in patients with mitral valve disease not requiring immediate surgery?
Long-term anticoagulation provides protection against systemic embolism in patients with mitral valve disease not requiring immediate surgery, with acceptable risks.
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May support anticoagulation in mitral valve disease; leaves open randomized confirmation of net clinical benefit.
Fleming et al. (1971) studied this question.
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