Stroke Severity and Outcomes in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation

Conclusion: Stroke severity and in-hospital outcomes in patients with newly diagnosed AF did not differ from those in patients with known AF after adjustment for clinically relevant factors. The importance of detection of latent AF and subsequent anticoagulation in preventing severe stroke should be further emphasized.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research