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Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation
About Stroke
Knowing that you are at a high risk of stroke after being diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AF) might be frightening. Learning about your options for stroke prevention may help alleviate your anxiety and empower you to find the treatment that serves your needs and the needs of your loved ones. Living with confidence may improve your quality of life and have healthful benefits.
Understanding what is stroke and how a stroke occurs might help you understand why you are at a higher risk for having a stroke. Empowered with the knowledge of how strokes occur, you may be better able to make a decision about the kind of treatment you want to receive to reduce your risk of stroke.
Realizing who is at risk and seeing the statistics for sufferers of atrial fibrillation might encourage you to take pro-active actions to reduce your risk. Drug therapies and surgical options are available, and knowing which will be effective and right for you means understanding the prevalence of stroke among those with atrial fibrillation.
Responding to stroke promptly and effectively is imperative to reduce the damage caused by a stroke. Knowing the warning signs and responding appropriately to them can make the difference between a debilitating episode and complete recovery after rehabilitation.
Being aware of the many stroke resources available to you and your loved ones might also offer some comfort. Knowing you and your caregivers are not alone may alleviate some of the anxiety about stroke. There are many organizations and medical professionals to offer advice, care and support for victims of stroke and their families.
Your doctor can help you decide what your treatment options are based upon the type of atrial fibrillation you have and your overall health and medical history. Take the time to educate yourself about your treatment options, write down questions to ask your doctor at your next follow-up, and speak to your physician about your options and concerns. If you are a patient or physician and are interested in learning additional information about clinical studies currently underway, please call our Clinical Trial Hotline at (800) 401- 3506 or visit clinicaltrials.gov.
