Worse stroke outcome in atrial fibrillation is explained by more severe hypoperfusion, infarct growth, and hemorrhagic transformation

ConclusionAtrial fibrillation is associated with greater volumes of more severe baseline hypoperfusion, leading to higher infarct growth, more frequent severe hemorrhagic transformation and worse stroke outcomes.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 12, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Hans T. H. Tu, Bruce C. V. Campbell, Soren Christensen, Patricia M. Desmond, Deidre A. De Silva, Mark W. Parsons, Leonid Churilov, Maarten G. Lansberg, Michael Mlynash, Jean‐Marc Olivot, Matus Straka, Roland Bammer, Gregory W. Albers, Geoffrey A. Donnan Tags: Research Source Type: research