This will lead to the flow of embolus in the systemic circulation increasing the risk of ischemic stroke. Clinical significance of AF lies on its association with five-fold increase in the risk of stroke. Stroke due to AF is known to be more sever, disabling and increases the likelihood of recurrence in survivors (13, 14). AF accounts for 15 to 20% of all strokes, 36% of strokes for individuals aged >80, of which >20% are fatal (15, 16). Hence, stroke prevention is considered to be a critical component of AF management and oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy is recommended to AF patients with additional risk
This will lead to the flow of embolus in the systemic circulation increasing the risk of ischemic stroke. Clinical significance of AF lies on its association with five-fold increase in the risk of stroke. Stroke due to AF is known to be more sever, disabling and increases the likelihood of recurrence in survivors (13, 14). AF accounts for 15 to 20% of all strokes, 36% of strokes for individuals aged >80, of which >20% are fatal (15, 16). Hence, stroke prevention is considered to be a critical component of AF management and oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy is recommended to AF patients with additional risk