Atrial Fibrillation in Adult Congenital Heart Increase Ischemic Stroke Risk Even at Low CHA2DS2-VASc Score

Background: The population of adults with congenital heart diseases (ACHDs) is expanding, and atrial fibrillation (AF) emerges as a crucial risk factor for ischemic stroke. However, the evidence regarding the impact of AF on the incidence of ischemic stroke in ACHDs remains limited. In this study, w...

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Published in:	Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
Main Authors:	Yu-Sheng Lin, Yi-Chun Huang, Chia-Pin Lin, Victor Chien-Chia Wu, Yi-Wei Kao, Hou-Yu Chiang, Pao-Hsien Chu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	IMR Press 2023-08-01
Subjects:	adult congenital heart disease atrial fibrillation ischemic stroke anticoagulation cha2ds2-vasc score
Online Access:	https://www.imrpress.com/journal/RCM/24/8/10.31083/j.rcm2408225