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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 DiagnosisStroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation - The Unmet Need and Morbidity Burden
Citation:
European Cardiology 2011;7(3):187–95
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Classification of Cardiogenic Stroke - Overcoming the Challenges
Citation:
European Cardiology 2011;7(2):136–9
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Management of Acute Stroke by Cardiologists
Citation:
European Cardiology 2011;7(2):140–2
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Prevention of Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
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European Cardiology 2011;7(1):37–43
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