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Original Articles

Cardioembolic stroke

Primary and secondary prevention

Pages 67-77 | Published online: 17 May 2016
 

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Heart diseases that cause stroke and systemic embolism are often detectable before such complications occur. Is a program of primary prevention with antithrombotic therapy effective and safe in these patients? And, if a patient has already had a stroke, can a second one be prevented? Dr Anderson reviews the results of several prospective studies and presents recommendations based on current knowledge.

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