AF contributes to increased stroke risk via various mechanisms, including deranged blood
constituents, vessel wall abnormalities and abnormal blood flow. This excess risk is …

The prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is increasing because of the aging population and
advances in the treatment of acute cardiac conditions. It is now approaching epidemic …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest sustained cardiac rhythm disorder, which is
associated with a substantial risk of mortality and morbidity arising from stroke and …

Background Residual risk of ischemic stroke despite anticoagulation in patients with atrial
fibrillation (AF) represents a significant clinical issue that remains unaddressed. We aimed to …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased stroke risk that may be reduced by
therapeutic anticoagulation. However, anticoagulation is associated with an increased risk …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the commonest sustained cardiac rhythm disorder associated with an
increased risk of stroke and systemic embolic events. The prevention of stroke using oral …

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia encountered by generalists and
cardiologists alike. Much of the attendant morbidity from AF arises from systemic embolic …

Objectives: This study sought to determine how many patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are
not treated with oral anticoagulants (OAC) due to a high risk of bleeding and to characterize …

Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) experiencing ischemic stroke despite oral anticoagulation
(OAC), ie, breakthrough strokes, are not uncommon, and represent an important clinical …

Objective Among patients with atrial fibrillation, the risks of ischaemic stroke and systemic
embolism (IS/SE) are high even with effective anticoagulation. Using large-scale, real-world …