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SUBMITTER: Maraj I
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7252752 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Maraj Ilir I Gonzalez Mario D MD Naccarelli Gerald V GV
The Journal of innovations in cardiac rhythm management 20180815 8
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia encountered in clinical practice today. For those who present with it, one of the most major risks associated with the condition is stroke. AF is associated with a fivefold increased risk of stroke and thromboembolism. Oral anticoagulation has been the cornerstone of stroke prevention in patients with AF. In some individuals who exhibit a higher risk of bleeding, other alternatives for stroke prevention have been sought, including ...[more]