Seasonal variation in the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: A nationwide cohort study

Several cardiovascular diseases exhibit seasonal variations, but data about cold temperature and risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are limited.

Source: Heart Rhythm - July 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Jo-Nan Liao, Tze-Fan Chao, Chia-Jen Liu, Su-Jung Chen, Chung-Lieh Hung, Yenn-Jiang Lin, Shih-Lin Chang, Li-Wei Lo, Yu-Feng Hu, Ta-Chuan Tuan, Fa-Po Chung, Tzeng-Ji Chen, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Shih-Ann Chen Source Type: research