What are the benefits of taking anticoagulants to prevent stroke in AF patients?
Anticoagulants, also known as oral anticoagulants (OACs), can reduce the risk of stroke in AF patients. OACs work by reducing the risk of blood clots forming in the heart and travelling to the brain, which can cause a stroke. OACs also reduce the risk of other cardiovascular events, such as heart attack or cardiac arrest. OACs can also help reduce the severity of stroke if it does occur. In addition, OACs can reduce the risk of other complications that can occur with AF, such as atrial fibrillation-related thromboembolism. Therefore, OACs are important for reducing the risk of stroke and other cardiac events in AF patients. 