Best Brain Protection for AF Patients

In this episode entitled 'Look for Best Brain Protection for Atrial Fibrillation Patients,' Professor Christoph Diener (Chairman of the Department of Neurology at the University of Essen, Germany) provides key insights from a neurologist's perspective on the major treatment goals when treating patients with atrial fibrillation for stroke prevention. Professor Diener addresses following questions:

• Why atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, in particular the risk of ischaemic stroke
• Why anticoagulation treatment is frequently used for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
• Why it is important to reduce the risk of intracranial haemorrhage when treating patients with anticoagulants