An embolic stroke is a type ... heart (usually due to AFib). Diagnosis is made through physical and neurological examination augmented by imaging tests (e.g., CT, MRI). Treatment typically ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF ... warfarin or dabigatran is far superior to aspirin in the prevention of stroke or systemic embolism in AF. There is no dispute on the recommendations that ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and predisposes patients to stroke and systemic embolism. Vitamin K antagonists have been the only available oral anticoagulants for ...

Something her doctor Wanted to help her avoid, while still protecting her from a stroke. Dr. Steven Filby says atrial fibrillation, or AFib, represents sort of an electrical storm in the heart and ...