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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EuroPCR 2018: SENTINELReal World Outcomes of Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion
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Interventional Cardiology Review 2015;10(2):109–11
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Patients Who Have an Indication for Oral Anticoagulation – an Evidence-based Approach to Antithrombotic Therapy
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Interventional Cardiology Review 2015;10(1):16–21
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Percutaneous Closure of Patent Foramen Ovale – Data from Randomized Clinical Trials and Meta-Analyses
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Interventional Cardiology Review 2015;10(1):45–8
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Review of Data and Discussion - Who Should Undergo Patent Foramen Ovale Closure in 2014?
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Interventional Cardiology Review 2014;9(2):115–20
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