Should Atrial Fibrillation Patients With Only 1 Nongender-Related CHA2DS2-VASc Risk Factor Be Anticoagulated? [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—
Among AF patients with 1 NGR stroke risk factor (ie, CHA2DS2-VASc 1 in males or 2 in females), OAC use as indicated according to the guidelines was associated with a positive net clinical benefit for the prevention of stroke and thromboembolic events.

Source: Stroke - June 26, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Fauchier, L., Clementy, N., Bisson, A., Ivanes, F., Angoulvant, D., Babuty, D., Lip, G. Y. H. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research