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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.
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Advancing Syncope DiagnosisClinical Implications from Recent Trials and New Guidelines for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
Citation:
European Cardiology 2012;8(3):174-8
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Embolic Protection
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European Cardiovascular Disease 2007;3(1):89–90
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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation
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European Cardiovascular Disease 2006;2(1):98–9
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Homocysteine-lowering Treatment in Reduction of Stroke and Coronary Vascular Risk - Do Not Give Up
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European Cardiology 2008;4(2):20–3
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