Several clinical and non-clinical risk factors for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation have been identified, and clinically useful classification schemes have been developed to facilitate risk stratification in these patients.
Both a history of hypertension and systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg have been shown to be consistent independent risk factors for stroke, resulting in a twofold increase in stroke risk.
Atrial Fibrosis, Ischaemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
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15 December 2021
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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2021;10(4):225–9.
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Impact of Catheter Ablation on Stroke, Cognitive Decline and Dementia
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27 October 2021
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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2021;10(3):205–10.
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Individualising Anticoagulant Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2016;5(2):102–9
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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – Outcomes and Future Directions
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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2014;3(3):194–200
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