Patients with atrial fibrillation are commonly prescribed anticoagulation to:
A) decrease the heart rate.
B) prevent myocardial infarction.
C) prevent heart failure.
D) prevent ischemic stroke.

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Anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation is primarily used to prevent ischemic stroke by reducing the risk of blood clots forming in the atria and traveling to the brain.

Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Are Commonly Prescribed Anticoagulation To