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Several clinical and non-clinical risk factors for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation have been identified, and clinically useful classification schemes have been developed to facilitate risk stratification in these patients.

Both a history of hypertension and systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg have been shown to be consistent independent risk factors for stroke, resulting in a twofold increase in stroke risk.

Articles

Device-detected AF: How Much is Too Much?

Published:

07 May 2026

Citation:

Arrhythmia & Electrophysiology Review 2026;15:e20.

Frailty and Cardiovascular Risk

Published:

01 May 2026

Citation:

European Cardiology Review 2026;21:e22.

LDL-C Goal Attainment and Statin Intensity in Indonesian ASCVD Care

Published:

09 April 2026

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e17.

Ischaemic Conditioning and Organ Protection

Published:

23 February 2026

Citation:

Journal of Asian Pacific Society of Cardiology 2026;5:e09.