Outcomes for people with atrial fibrillation in an Australian national audit of stroke care

ConclusionsHospital processes of care can influence outcomes in stroke patients with atrial fibrillation. The greater in‐hospital mortality experienced by stroke patients with atrial fibrillation may be attenuated by admission to a stroke unit, and for ischemic stroke, early administration of aspirin.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - July 9, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Nadine Andrew, Monique Kilkenny, Dawn Harris, Chris Price, Dominique A. Cadilhac Tags: Research Source Type: research