Risk of stroke and bleeding in relation to hypertension in anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Ralf E HarskampWim A M LucassenRenato D LopesJelle C L HimmelreichGianfranco ParatiHenk C P M van WeertPublished in: Acta cardiologica (2021)
Adequate blood pressure management is vital to optimally reduce the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. The benefits of NOACs over VKAs, also apply to patients with elevated blood pressure.