Research Opportunities in Stroke Prevention for Atrial Fibrillation: A Report From a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Virtual Workshop
Go A, Al-Khatib S, Desvigne-Nickens P, Bansal N, Bushnell C, Fang M, Freeman J, Gage B, Hanke T, Hylek E, Lopes R, Noseworthy P, Reddy V, Singer D, Thomas K, Hills M, Turakhia M, Zieman S, Cooper L, Benjamin E. Research Opportunities in Stroke Prevention for Atrial Fibrillation: A Report From a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Virtual Workshop. Stroke 2023, 54: e75-e85. PMID: 36848427, PMCID: PMC9995163, DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.121.038273.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademies and InstitutesAgedAtrial FibrillationHeartHumansNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (U.S.)StrokeUnited StatesConceptsAtrial fibrillationStroke preventionNational HeartRisk factorsPercutaneous left atrial appendage occlusionLeft atrial appendage occlusionStroke prevention therapyAF risk factorsStroke prevention strategiesRisk stratification toolAtrial appendage occlusionStrong risk factorIndividual patient levelOral anticoagulantsIschemic strokePrevention therapyAppendage occlusionStratification toolIntracranial hemorrhageLeading causeCardiovascular diseasePatient levelPrevention strategiesOptimal rolePrevention