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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.

Articles

Identification of Patients at Risk of Stroke From Atrial Fibrillation

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US Cardiology Review 2016;10(2):60–4

Atrial Fibrillation, Cognitive Decline and Dementia

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European Cardiology Review 2016;11(1):49–53

Real World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

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Interventional Cardiology Review 2015;10(2):109–11

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – The Use of NOACs in Everyday Clinical Practice

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European Cardiology Review 2015;10(2):76–8