Temporal trends of atrial fibrillation and/or rheumatic heart disease-related ischemic stroke, and anticoagulant use in Chinese population: An 8-year study

Underuse of anticoagulants in ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and/or rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a global concern, especially in China. However, the extent to which anticoagulants are underused in AF and/or RHD-related ischemic stroke in China has not been well characterized. We aimed to explore the temporal trends of AF and/or RHD-related ischemic stroke patients, anticoagulation use and factors related to suboptimal use of anticoagulants in a Chinese population.
Source: International Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research