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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

Device-detected AF: How Much is Too Much?

Published:

07 May 2026

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2026;15:e20.

The OCEAN Trial and the Expanding Indications for AF Ablation

Published:

11 February 2026

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e05.

Long-term Survival in Concomitant Surgical Ablation for AF

Published:

08 December 2025

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2025;14:e31.

Efficacy and Safety of LAAO during Cardiac Surgery to Prevent Stroke

Published:

18 October 2024

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2024;3:e39.