- If a patient is in atrial fibrillation they are ideally treated with anticoagulants
- The effects of stroke may lead to problems with medication adherence
- Reasons for non-adherence such as aphasia, visual and cognitive impairment should be fully explored
- It is important to ensure that patients have sufficient support to manage their medication
- Brief interventions are a flexible and cost effective way of addressing behaviour changes related to lifestyle risk factors after stroke
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