Impact of carotid atherosclerosis in CHA2DS2-VASc-based risk score on predicting ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Impact of carotid atherosclerosis in CHA2DS2-VASc-based risk score on predicting ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation

Background/Aims Vascular disease is an established risk factor for stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), which is included in CHA2DS2-VASc score. However, the role of carotid atherosclerosis remains to be determined. Methods Three hundred-ten patients with AF who underwent carotid sonogr...

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Main Authors: Dong-Hyuk Cho, Jong-Il Choi, Jimi Choi, Yun Gi Kim, Suk-Kyu Oh, Hyungdon Kook, Kwang No Lee, Jaemin Shim, Seong-Mi Park, Wan Joo Shim, Young-Hoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Association of Internal Medicine 2021-03-01
Series:The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Subjects:
atrial fibrillation
stroke
carotid stenosis carotid intima media thickness
risk assessment
Online Access:http://www.kjim.org/upload/pdf/kjim-2019-099.pdf

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