A 60-year-old woman has just had a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The most likely cause of her stroke is:
A) intracerebral hemorrhage.
B) atrial fibrillation.
C) cerebral aneurysm.
D) subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of ischemic strokes in older adults due to the formation of blood clots in the heart that can travel to the brain.

A 60-Year-Old Woman Has Just Had a Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)