Highlights the importance of stroke prevention and dynamic risk assessment in the clinical management of atrial fibrillation.
AF stroke prevention remains a priority; Level 5 evidence leaves optimal strategies open for clinicians and researchers.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a nearly fivefold increased risk of ischemic stroke, and that 1 in 5 cases of stroke can be attributed to this arrhythmia (1-3). Stroke prevention is a major priority in the clinical management of AF.
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