Abstract
Introduction. D-dimer is an important indicator, which reflects the activation of intravascular blood coagulation and fibrinolytic system. There are some data confirming that D-dimer is associated with stroke development in patients with atrial fibrillation. However, D-dimer is not included in modern stoke risk stratification scales in patients with atrial fibrillation.Aim — to analyze the data devoted to the role of D-dimer in stroke risk stratification in patients with atrial fibrillation.General findings. D-dimer, despite several limitations, could be used in clinical practice as an indicator that is associated with stroke development in patients with atrial fibrillation. D-dimer level estimation could help to decide whether to use anticoagulant treatment in patients with low risk of stroke development or in those patients with a single non-sex CHA2DS2-VASc score risk factor.
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