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PREVENTION – WOMENS' CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH

Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women

Stroke Prevention Among Women with Atrial Fibrillation
 

Class I recommendations:

• High-intermediate risk of stroke:
   
• Warfarin therapy: use in women with chronic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and maintain INR 2-3 unless there is a high-risk of bleeding
   

Low risk of stroke (<1% /year) or contraindication to warfarin:

• Aspirin therapy: (325 mg) should be used in women with chronic or paroxysmal atrial fibrillation with a contraindication to warfarin or at low-risk for stroke
   

Adapted from AHA guidelines (8)
 

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