Hisham Ablak
Atrial fibrillation leads to a significant increase in the risk of ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. It is one of the most common cardiac arrhythmias. From the age of 50, the risk of atrial fibrillation increases continuously, at the age of 80 the risk is estimated at 25%. Without therapy with blood-thinning drugs, the risk of cerebral infarction is increased. In particular, this article discusses the relationship between ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation.