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Created page with "The primary prevention of stroke is similar to that of all cardiovascular disease. Many major risk factors for CVD are modifiable. 90% of stroke burden globally is due to modifiable risk factors. == Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation == The CHA2DS2-VASC score is used to determine whether patients with atrial fibrillation should receive anticoagulants or not. The score is like this: * Congestive heart failure – 1 point * Hypertension – 1 point * Age > 75 years..."