Updated treatment guidelines for atrial fibrillation recommend a new class of blood thinners to help prevent stroke

Newer anticoagulants, known as non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants (NOACs), are recommended over the traditional warfarin to prevent stroke in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib). Weight loss is recommended for overweight or obese people with AFib.

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