An embolic stroke is ... in the heart (usually due to AFib). Diagnosis is made through physical and neurological examination augmented by imaging tests (e.g., CT, MRI). Treatment typically ...

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and predisposes patients to stroke and systemic embolism. Vitamin K antagonists have been the only available oral anticoagulants for ...

Dental flossing is associated with a lower risk for ischemic and cardioembolic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF).