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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

How Old is Too Old? Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale in Older Patients

Published:

21 October 2021

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2021;15:e20.

HDL Cholesterol and Adverse Outcomes

Published:

12 March 2019

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2019;13(1):49–53

Gender and Atrial Fibrillation: Differences and Disparities

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2018;12(2):103–6.

Identification of Patients at Risk of Stroke From Atrial Fibrillation

Citation:

US Cardiology Review 2016;10(2):60–4