Starting a medication regimen to thin the blood and reduce the risk of blood clots that can lead to stroke in a patient with atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) increases the risk of stroke due to the formation of blood clots in the heart. Anticoagulants help prevent these clots.
"Anticoagulation initiated with apixaban 5 mg twice daily for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation."
Documenting the start of anticoagulant therapy for a patient with AFib.
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