Contemporary approach to stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Risks, benefits, and new options
Stock J, Malm BJ. Contemporary approach to stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: Risks, benefits, and new options. Trends In Cardiovascular Medicine 2018, 28: 469-480. PMID: 29739702, DOI: 10.1016/j.tcm.2018.03.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAtrial fibrillationStroke riskRisk factorsStroke risk factorsDirect oral anticoagulantsStrong risk factorStandard of careOral anticoagulantsMost patientsSelect patientsThromboembolic complicationsCoronary diseaseHeart failureAppropriate therapyCommon diagnosisRisk stratificationFibrillationPatientsMechanical interventionRiskTherapyNew optionsAccurate assessmentAnticoagulationHypertension