Atrial fibrillation is a common cardiac arrhythmia whose most serious clinical consequence
is stroke. Described in pathological studies in the 1940s, uncoordinated atrial contractions …

Atrial fibrillation, a common cardiac arrhythmia, is now recognized as a powerful risk factor
for stroke. Previously, atrial fibrillation was thought to predispose persons to stroke only in …

A trial fibrillation is a common cardiac dysrhythmia/\of the elderly, and stroke is its most
devastating JL^ complication. Six years ago in Stroke, we discussed controversies …

Atrial fibrillation is associated with a sixfold increased risk for stroke. More than a dozen
published randomized trials of anticoagulants or antiplatelet agents for stroke prevention …

Atrial fibrillation predisposes to left atrial thrombus formation and carries a sixfold increased
risk for stroke. Antithrombotic therapies are the mainstay for stroke prevention. The National …

Atrial fibrillation is a common arrhythmia in the elderly and is associated with increased risk
of cardiov: rscular morbidity and mortalrty (1). The prcvalence in the general population rs l …

There new studies help clarify important clinical issues regarding antithrombotic therapy for
stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation. The European Atrial Fibrillation Trial …

The statistics for AFib are impressive.(online video available at: http://education. amjmed.
com/video. php? event_id= 445&stage_id= 5&vcs= 1). The principal risk with AFib, stroke or …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a global health problem. The condition brings an increased risk of
stroke, systemic embolism, and heart failure (HF) and is associated with impaired quality of …

Atrial fibrillation is a common disorder and the incidence increases with each decade of life.
Previously, rheumatic mitral valve disease has been the condition most highly associated …