Abnormal P-Wave Axis and Ischemic Stroke [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—aPWA is independently associated with ischemic stroke. This association seems to be stronger for cardioembolic strokes. Collectively, our findings suggest that alterations in atrial electric activation may predispose to cardiac thromboembolism independent of atrial fibrillation.

Source: Stroke - July 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ankit Maheshwari, Faye L. Norby, Elsayed Z. Soliman, Ryan J. Koene, Mary R. Rooney, Wesley T. O’Neal, Alvaro Alonso, Lin Y. Chen Tags: Arrhythmias, Electrophysiology, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research