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=== Anticoagulation ===
=== Anticoagulation ===
Stroke risk is increased in patients with atrial fibrillation, due to the Afib’s tendency to form thrombi in the atria which can embolise to the brain. All patients with Afib should have the [[CHA2DS2-VASc score]] calculated:
Stroke risk is increased in patients with atrial fibrillation, due to the Afib’s tendency to form thrombi in the left atrium which can embolise to the brain. All patients with Afib should have the [[CHA2DS2-VASc score]] calculated:


* Congestive heart failure – 1 point
* Congestive heart failure – 1 point