Glycated Hemoglobin and Risk of First Episode Stroke in Diabetic Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: A Cohort Study

Diabetes is associated with increased risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Whether glycemic control, evaluated by glycated hemoglobin, affects the risk of stroke in diabetic patients with atrial fibrillation remains unknown.

Source: Heart Rhythm - January 19, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: W. Saliba, O. Barnett-Griness, M. Elias, G. Rennert Source Type: research