INGELHEIM, Germany-Wednesday 27 June 2018 [ AETOS Wire ]

•89% of surveyed patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are aware of potential complications which may arise due to their blood thinning treatment in the event of an emergency

•The majority (83%) considered it important to know about a medication which could stop the blood thinning (anticoagulant) effects of their medication if needed

•For AF patients, doctors are the #1 source for information: 78% stated that they would prefer to receive information about reversibility of anticoagulant medication from their doctor

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Results from a survey in five countries among 902 people living with atrial fibrillation (AF) reinforce the importance of patient-physician discussion around the reversal of blood thinning (anticoagulant) treatments in potential emergency situations.

AF is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder worldwide1 and increases the risk of stroke five- ... Read more »