Stroke with atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter: a descriptive population-based study from the Brest stroke registry

The objective of the present prospective study, using data from 2008, was to evaluate the prevalence of AA (atrial fibrillation/flutter) in patients with stroke and the impact of implementing AF guidelines. Methods: The prevalence of AA was studied in patients diagnosed with stroke from January 1 to December 31, 2008 in the population-based Stroke Registry of Brest, France (total population, 363,760 according to the 2008 census, with 295,553 aged 15 years or older). Guidelines implementation was assessed in terms of antithrombotic therapy (VKA, antiplatelet agent, none), and the CHADS2 (Congestive heart failure, Hypertension, Age > 75 years, Diabetes mellitus, and prior Stroke or transient ischemic attack). Results: 851 cases of stroke were identified. The prevalence of AA was 31.7 % (n = 264), and increased with age from 
Source: BMC Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research