Can men with atrial fibrillation really rest easy with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0?

Can men with atrial fibrillation really rest easy with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0?

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly increases the risk of ischemic stroke depending on various risk factors. The CHA2DS2-VASc score is used widely to improve stratification of AF-related stroke to identify for whom anticoagulation could be safely withheld. As upstream therapy,...

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Main Authors: Chen-Di Cheng, Xiang Gu, Hong-Xiao Li, Ruo-Yu Duan, Lei Sun, Yi Zhang, Zheng-Yu Bao, Jian-Hua Shen, Fu-Kun Chen, Ye Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Ischemic stroke
Endurance exercise
CHA2DS2-VASc score
Oral anticoagulation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1150-z

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