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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

Individualising Anticoagulant Therapy in Atrial Fibrillation Patients

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2016;5(2):102–9

Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation – Outcomes and Future Directions

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2014;3(3):194–200

Optimal Anticoagulation Strategy for Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2015;4(1):44-6

Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation - Long-term Follow-up of Cardiovascular Events

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Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2013;2(2):105-8