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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.

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Homocysteine-lowering Treatment in Reduction of Stroke and Coronary Vascular Risk - Do Not Give Up

Citation:

US Cardiology 2009;6(1):36–40

Mortality and Stroke Reduction After Successful Catheter Ablation for High-risk Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Citation:

US Cardiology 2008;5(1):54–6