Association of Inflammatory and Hemostatic Markers With Stroke and Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Conclusions In conclusion, increased circulating PAI-1 and TAT levels were significantly associated with subsequent stroke in patients with AF, and high levels of D-dimer were associated with thromboembolic events in AF. Further epidemiologic studies are needed to accumulate more evidence on the prognostic role of inflammatory and hemostatic markers in AF.
Source: Canadian Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research