Pulmonary hypertension: An unexplored risk factor for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is one of the most common and significant risk factors for stroke, with the CHADsVAsc score used as the tool for stroke risk assessment. Pulmonary hypertension (PH) has not been studied as an independent risk factor for stroke in individuals with Afib.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 29, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Georges Khattar, Ahmad Mustafa, Fasih Sami Siddiqui, Khalil El Gharib, Wei Chapman, Saif Abu Baker, Saud Bin Abdul Sattar, Dany Elsayegh, Halim El-Hage, Suzanne El Sayegh, Michel Chalhoub Source Type: research