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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

Identification of Patients at Risk of Stroke From Atrial Fibrillation

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US Cardiology Review 2016;10(2):60–4

Atrial Fibrillation, Cognitive Decline and Dementia

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European Cardiology Review 2016;11(1):49–53

Emerging Strategies for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

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US Cardiology Review 2016;10(1):21–5