Alcohol-related hospitalization is associated with increased risk of ischaemic stroke among low-risk patients with atrial fibrillation
ConclusionThe presence of a previous hospitalization with an alcohol-related disease was associated with a small but significant increase in the risk of stroke among low-risk AF patients. More research about relation between alcohol use and ischaemic stroke in AF patients is warranted.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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