A 78-year-old patient has been newly diagnosed with Atrial F…
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A 78-yeаr-оld pаtient hаs been newly diagnоsed with Atrial Fibrillatiоn and expresses reluctance to begin anticoagulant therapy as recommended by the cardiology APRN. The healthcare provider explains that atrial fibrillation significantly increases the risk of blood clot formation, which can lead to a stroke. The provider further clarifies that the elevated stroke risk in atrial fibrillation is primarily due to which underlying mechanism?