Another possible determinant for ischemic stroke with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation other than conventional oral anticoagulant treatment: The relationship between whole blood viscosity and stroke ☆

Prevention of ischemic stroke complication of atrial fibrillation (AF) is the crucial target in the disease. Stroke is largely prevented by warfarin and the introduction of new oral anticoagulants. While warfarin reduces stroke by 60 –70%, new oral anticoagulants provide at least equal success to this reduction with appropriate dose and treatment compliance.1,2 Nonetheless, we still encounter thromboembolic ischemic stroke in clinical practice in AF patients taking oral anticoagulants (OAC) and once experienced, stroke can hav e devastating consequences for the patients.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research