1.4 times increase in atrial fibrillation-related ischemic stroke and TIA over 12years in a stroke center

Prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) has quadrupled in the past 50years in the general population. However, there is uncertainty regarding prevalence of AF over time in ischemic stroke patients given the aging population and enhanced surveillance of AF. We aimed to explore the changing prevalence of AF as well as other risk factors, stroke subtypes, investigations and pre-stroke medications among ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research