Risk of stroke and bleeding in relation to hypertension in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

CONCLUSIONS: Adequate blood pressure management is vital to optimally reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The benefits of NOACs over VKAs, also apply to patients with elevated blood pressure.PMID:33685380 | DOI:10.1080/00015385.2021.1882111

Source: Acta Cardiologica - March 9, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ralf E Harskamp Wim A M Lucassen Renato D Lopes Jelle C L Himmelreich Gianfranco Parati Henk C P M van Weert Source Type: research