… atrial fibrillation and stroke, and the prevention of stroke with anticoagulation pertains to those
who are in atrial fibrillation … sensitive and accessible tools for atrial fibrillation detection [6] , …

… of systemic and atrial substrate as well as … atrial fibrillation (AF) and stroke. In this model,
aging and systemic vascular risk factors cause an abnormal atrial tissue substrate, or atrial …

… The contribution of atrial fibrillation to the incidence and outcome of ischemic stroke is
huge, as shown by the fivefold increased risk of stroke in patients with the arrhythmia. …

… management of stroke in atrial fibrillation is prevention of cardioembolic stroke and systemic
… the prevention of strokes secondary to atrial fibrillation, reducing overall stroke numbers by …

… AF is envisioned as both a marker of atrial cardiomyopathy and a direct cause of embolic
stroke. Strokes from AF may cause strokes with an embolic pattern and strokes typically due to “…

… Background and Purpose Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a risk factor for stroke. This … of stroke
patients and on the causes of death after a stroke event. Methods Patients with first ischemic stroke …

… Focused 2012 update of the Canadian Cardiovascular Society atrial fibrillation guidelines:
recommendations for stroke prevention and rate/rhythm control. Can J Cardiol 2012;28:125–…

… could prevent strokes originating from fibrillating atria in patients … proceedings of a symposium
on atrial fibrillation held in Kiruna, … brevity, the key features of stroke in patients with AF and …

… Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia that is associated with substantial morbidity …
due to stroke and thromboembolism. Anticoagulant therapy reduces the risk of stroke, and the …

… atrial fibrillation with stroke than previously thought. In over 25% of strokes related to atrial
fibrillation, the stroke was the first manifestation of previously unknown atrial fibrillation, which …