Introduction Multiple studies have found that up to 30% of ischemic strokes are associated with atrial fibrillation (AF), especially in the elderly population. , Although the embolic risk varies according to clinical characteristics and comorbidities, anticoagulant therapy has consistently shown to reduce stroke rates by approximately 70%. However, previous studies demonstrated that treatment rates with warfarin were low, even in patients at high risk for embolic events. Despite evidence from various publications demonstrating the effectiveness and safety of vitamin K […]