Why the study?
Does new-onset atrial fibrillation increase the risk of in-hospital stroke and death in patients hospitalized with severe sepsis?
Population
Patients hospitalized with severe sepsis
Comparison
New-onset atrial fibrillation (exposure) vs Patients with no atrial fibrillation and…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
In-hospital
Authors
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May warrant heightened stroke surveillance in septic patients with new-onset AF; leaves open whether targeted interventions improve outcomes.
Does new-onset atrial fibrillation increase the risk of in-hospital stroke and death in patients hospitalized with severe sepsis?
New-onset atrial fibrillation during hospitalization for severe sepsis is a significant risk factor for in-hospital stroke and mortality.
Walkey et al. (2011) studied this question.
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