April 15, 2005Open Access

Atrial fibrillation as a predictive factor for severe stroke and early death in 15 831 patients with acute ischaemic stroke

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Does atrial fibrillation predict severe stroke and early death in patients with acute ischaemic stroke?

Population

Patients with acute ischaemic stroke

Intervention

Atrial fibrillation (exposure)

Outcome

Severe stroke and early deathhard clinical

Atrial fibrillation predicts worse outcomes, including severe stroke and early death, in patients presenting with acute ischemic stroke.

Abstract

AF was a predictive factor for severe stroke and early death in acute ischaemic stroke. Careful cardiac evaluation and appropriate treatment are needed to improve outcome in patients with acute stroke and AF.

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Authors

Kazumi Kimura

Journals

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

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Institutions

Kawasaki Medical School

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Atrial fibrillation as a predictive factor for severe stroke and early death in 15 831 patients with acute ischaemic stroke

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