Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

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Notes:
Altered blood flow in atrial fibrillation may lead to stasis and formation of a cardiac thrombus, which can embolize.

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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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