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Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation: Part 1

Notes:
The CT scan demonstrates a thromboembolic event in the left hemisphere of the brain. The patient presented with right hemiplegia.

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Acknowledgments:
The content of this presentation was prepared by Dr. Gregory Albers of the Stanford Stroke Center.

 

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