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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2011-01-01
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Series: | Stroke Research and Treatment |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/607852 |
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