title: Preventing strokes in non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation.
abstract: Almost 1 in 10 patients with non-rheumatic atrial fibrillation is at risk of stroke. This article describes the risk factors and assesses the role of aspirin and warfarin in stroke prevention.
authors.affiliation: Division of Cardiology, Hammersmith Hospital, London.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Baliga
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Webster
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005260:Female; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents