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Valvular vs Nonvalvular AFib: Why It Changes Your Blood Thinner and Stroke Risk

If you’ve ever been told you have “valvular” or “nonvalvular” atrial fibrillation, this video explains exactly what that means — and why it can completely change which blood thinner you should be on. Many patients assume valvular AFib means “any valve problem.” That’s not true. In reality, this distinction is very specific, and it exists for one reason: stroke prevention. In this video, Dr. Scott Lee explains how AFib causes clots, why mitral valve disease matters, and when newer blood thinners are safe — versus when warfarin is still the best option. You’ll learn: • Why AFib increases stroke risk in the first place • The difference between valvular and nonvalvular AFib (and why most people are nonvalvular) • Which mitral valve conditions change your anticoagulation choice • Why mechanical mitral valves and mitral stenosis are treated differently • When newer blood thinners work — and when they may not be enough This is essential clarity for anyone taking blood thinners for AFib or confused by the terminology in their chart. 📌 Continue Your Learning Path: Watch the full playlist here:👉   • AFib FAQs: Real Answers to Your Most Commo...   ✨ Want to Know Your AFib Stage? Take the free AFib Stage of Progression Quiz:👉 https://heart.drscottlee.com/quiz 💬 Need Clarity About Your AFib? Request a Second Opinion Clarity Consult (telemedicine available): 👉 https://heart.drscottlee.com/review 👨‍⚕️ About Dr. Scott Lee Dr. Scott Lee is a board-certified cardiac electrophysiologist with over 20 years of experience specializing in the treatment of complex and advanced atrial fibrillation. Stanford-trained and nationally recognized for his high single-procedure success rates in late-stage AFib, Dr. Lee is known for bringing honesty, transparency, and elite technical skill to a field where many patients feel rushed, dismissed, or confused. Through his AFibEducation YouTube channel and his direct-pay consultation practice, Dr. Lee focuses on what most doctors don’t have time to explain: how AFib truly progresses, why treatments succeed or fail, and how patients can make informed, confident decisions about their care. He is committed to ethics, patient advocacy, and clear education—empowering people to take back control of their health instead of getting lost in a broken system. 🌐 More resources at www.drscottlee.com 👍 Like this video if it helped you. 💬 Got questions? Drop them in the comments—Dr. Lee reads them all. 🔔 Subscribe for more expert-level AFib breakdowns every week. Check out more videos on our Channel:    / @afibeducation   🕒 Chapters 0:08 Introduction: Why Valvular vs Nonvalvular AFib Matters 0:45 AFib and Stroke Risk Explained 1:39 Blood Thinners for AFib: Warfarin vs Newer Agents 3:16 What “Valvular AFib” Actually Means 4:22 What Counts as Nonvalvular AFib 6:05 Treatment Implications and Choosing the Right Blood Thinner #afib #strokeprevention #bloodthinners