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. 2019 Oct;29(7):386-391.
doi: 10.1016/j.tcm.2018.11.003. Epub 2018 Nov 6.

How do aging and comorbidities impact risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Jo-Nan Liao  1 , Tze-Fan Chao  1 , Shih-Ann Chen  2
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How do aging and comorbidities impact risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Jo-Nan Liao et al. Trends Cardiovasc Med. 2019 Oct.

Abstract

Stroke is a notorious complication in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and risk stratification is pivotal for stroke prevention strategy. The risk of AF-related stroke is a mixture of complex interaction between increasing age and important comorbidities. Therefore, this article aims to provide a comprehensive review on these important risk factors of stroke in AF patients, mainly focusing on the component of CHA2DS2-VASc score, as well as some other potential risk factors.

Keywords: Atrial fibrillation; Risk factors; Stroke.

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