Beneficial effects of stroke-unit care in stroke patients with atrial fibrillation.

Conclusion: SU care improved the detection of AF and the rate of anticoagulation consideration in acute stroke patients. Our findings support the benefits of continuous cardiac monitoring in the SU for stroke patients.
PMID: 23364960 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Yonsei Medical Journal - February 4, 2013 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Choi HY, Seo JH, Yang JH, Kim YD, Jung YH, Cho HJ, Nam HS, Heo JH Tags: Yonsei Med J Source Type: research