Coronary artery disease, left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic dysfunction are associated with stroke in patients affected by persistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation: a case-control study

Persistent non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as stroke, and its rate is expected to rise because of the ageing population. The absolute rate of stroke depends on age and comorbidity. Risk stratification for stroke in patients w...

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Main Authors: Andrea Passantino, Pasquale Palmiero, Maria Maiello
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Touch Medical Media 2009-04-01
Series:Heart International
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/hi/article/view/99