Racial Differences in Incidence of Atrial Fibrillation after Cryptogenic Stroke

The incidence of atrial fibrillation (AF) is lower among non-whites compared to whites, despite a higher burden of AF risk factors. The incidence of new AF after cryptogenic stroke among minorities, however, is unknown.

Source: Heart Rhythm - January 29, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: David B. Laslett, Abdullah Haddad, Hardik Mangrolia, Dianna Gaballa, Olivia Follis, Chethan Gangireddy, Anuj Basil, Richard Greenberg, George Yesenosky, Edmond Cronin, Joshua Cooper, Isaac R. Whitman Source Type: research