Is Isolated Aphasia Associated with Atrial Fibrillation A Prospective Study
Background: A cardioembolic source, usually atrial fibrillation (AF), is detected in 14-30% of strokes. If AF is found, anticoagulation therapy provides a substantial decrease of the risk of recurrent cerebrovascular ischemic events. AF is often paroxysmal, and extensive diagnostic procedures may be...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2014-07-01
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| Series: | Cerebrovascular Diseases Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/365410 |