Impact of the Total Number of Carotid Plaques on the Outcome of Ischemic Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Impact of the Total Number of Carotid Plaques on the Outcome of Ischemic Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) shares several risk factors with atherosclerosis. We investigated the association between total carotid plaque number (TPN) and long-term prognosis in ischemic stroke patients with AF. Methods: A total of 392 ischemic stroke patients with AF who underwent carotid...

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Main Authors: Hyungjong Park, Minho Han, Young Dae Kim, Joonsang Yoo, Hye Sun Lee, Jin Kyo Choi, Ji Hoe Heo, Hyo Suk Nam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
cerebral infarction
carotid stenosis
ultrasonography
outcomes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/11/1897

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