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Atrial fibrillation warfarin reduces stroke, but increases major haemorrhage Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date  November 2003 Atrial fibrillation the risk of bleeding and stroke were most important in choosing antithrombotic therapy for elderly patients at risk of falling Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date  November 2003 Atrial fibrillation more bleeds occurred on warfarin than aspirin. Level of evidence 1b Expiry Date June 2003 Atrial fibrillation warfarin prevents stroke more effectively than aspirin, but causes more major bleeds Level of evidence 1a Expiry Date  November 2003