Effective stroke prevention with oral anticoagulation is a cornerstone of the management of patients with atrial fibrillation. Caution is required in patients with atrial fibrillation at high risk of stroke and bleeding. In this Review, Lip and colleague discuss strategies for reducing the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.
- Agnieszka Kotalczyk
- Michał Mazurek
- Gregory Y. H. Lip