Cancer diagnosis as a risk factor of ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation patients with low stroke risk score

Introduction: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a well known risk factor of ischemic stroke (IS). Patients categorized as low risk according to stroke risk scores are not routinely recommended anticoagulation prophylaxis. Cancer is known to increase the risk of IS, but it is not clear to what extent cancer is a risk factor of IS in AF patients with low stroke risk score.
Source: Thrombosis Research - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: PO-25 Source Type: research