Features of cardioembolic stroke with persistent and paroxysmal atrial fibrillation – a study with the Japan Stroke Registry

ConclusionsAmongst cardioembolic stroke patients with NVAF, those with PeAF have significantly higher stroke severity on admission than those with PAF, and PeAF is a factor contributing to in‐hospital mortality. Thus, our study suggests that the type of atrial fibrillation affects stroke severity and clinical outcomes following cerebral infarction.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - May 12, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: I. Deguchi, T. Hayashi, T. Fukuoka, S. Kobayashi, N. Tanahashi, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research