Type 1 versus type 2 diabetes and thromboembolic risk in patients with atrial fibrillation: A Danish nationwide cohort study

Atrial fibrillation is a common cause of stroke, and diabetes increases stroke risk. Stroke risk may vary depending on the type of diabetes. We investigated whether type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with different risks of thromboembolism among patients with atrial fibrillation.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - July 22, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mia V. Fangel, Peter B. Nielsen, Torben B. Larsen, Bo Christensen, Thure F. Overvad, Gregory Y.H. Lip, Samuel Z. Goldhaber, Martin B. Jensen Source Type: research