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The Managing Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Stroke Resource Center supports the informational and educational needs of healthcare professionals.
This site includes access to:
- Educational Activities, Including CME
- Epidemiology of Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke
- Clinical Studies of New Oral Anticoagulants
- Practice Guidelines
- Prevention
- Additional Online Resources for Clinicians
- Online Resources for Patients
The Managing Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Stroke Resource Center is supported by educational grants from the following companies: Ortho-McNeil, Division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., administered by Ortho-McNeil Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC and Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer, Inc.
