How does anticoagulation in atrial flutter compare to anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation in terms of stroke prevention?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18318947
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Abstract

The evidence suggests that while atrial flutter presents a lower stroke risk compared to atrial fibrillation, anticoagulation strategies do not distinguish between the two, following similar guidelines for thromboprophylaxis.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
20 January 2026