Key result
Atrial fibrillation was present in 14.6% of patients with first ischemic stroke, with smoking, congestive heart failure, and hypertension being the most frequent contributing risk factors.
Why the study?
What is the frequency and what are the contributing factors of atrial fibrillation in patients with first ischemic stroke?
Cross-Sectional (n=150)
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What is the frequency and what are the contributing factors of atrial fibrillation in patients with first ischemic stroke?
Atrial fibrillation is present in approximately 15% of patients presenting with a first ischemic stroke, highlighting the importance of ECG screening in this population.
AF screening in first ischemic stroke may identify modifiable risks; cross-sectional data leaves open causal validation in prospective cohorts.
Objectives: To determine the frequency and contributing factors of atrialfibrillation in patients with first ischemic stroke. Methodology: This study included 150 patientswith first acute ischemic stroke. All the patients had electrocardiography to detect the presenceof atrial fibrillation. The patients were also labeled for risk factors like hypertension, congestiveheart failure, smoking, and hyperthyroidism, etc. Setting: Mayo Hospital Lahore. Duration ofStudy: 1st January 2013 to 30th June 2013. Type: Descriptive Cross Sectional. Results: Atrialfibrillation was present among 22 (14.6%) patients. Among patients with atrial fibrillation,smoking, congestive heart failure and hypertension were the most frequent risk factors whichwere present in 11 (50%), 6 (27%), and 5 (22.7%) patients, respectively. Conclusion: Frequencyof atrial fibrillation among patients with first ischemic stroke was high. Smoking, congestiveheart failure and history of coronary artery bypass grafting are frequent risk factors.
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Alam et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in First acute ischemic stroke (n=150). Atrial fibrillation was evaluated on Frequency of atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation was present in 14.6% of patients with first ischemic stroke, with smoking, congestive heart failure, and hypertension being the most frequent contributing risk factors.
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