Metabolic syndrome and ischaemic stroke in non-anticoagulated atrial fibrillation with low CHA2DS2-VASc scores

Conclusion
Among AF patients with CHA2DS2-VASc scores of 0 and 1 with no anticoagulation, MetS is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke. Given the linear incremental association between metabolic burden and ischaemic stroke, the integrated management of metabolic derangements in AF is required.

Source: Heart - December 20, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Ahn, H.-J., Lee, S.-R., Choi, E.-K., Lee, S.-W., Han, K.-D., Kwon, S., Oh, S., Lip, G. Y. H. Tags: Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research