Antithrombotic Medication for Cardioembolic Stroke Prevention

Embolism of cardiac origin accounts for about 20% of ischemic strokes. Nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is the most frequent cause of cardioembolic stroke. Approximately 1% of population is affected by atrial fibrillation, and its prevalence is growing with ageing in the modern world. Strokes due to...

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Main Authors: M. Àngels Font, Jerzy Krupinski, Adrià Arboix
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Stroke Research and Treatment
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/607852