The association between mitral valve disease, atrial
fibrillation (AF) and the incidence of embolic stroke is well
known. The incidence of systemic embolism (including
embolic stroke) is seven times greater in patients with mitral
valve disease and AF.
What’s in a name? From anticoagulation clinics to thrombosis management centres
July 2005Br J Cardiol 2005;12:255-6 Leave a commentClick any image to enlarge