Stroke type and severity in patients with subclinical atrial fibrillation: An analysis from the Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Evaluation in Pacemaker Patients and the Atrial Fibrillation Reduction Atrial Pacing Trial (ASSERT)
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2018.03.027
Abstract: Background: The Asymptomatic Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke Evaluation in Pacemaker Patients and the Atrial Fibrillation Reduction Atrial Pacing Trial (ASSERT) demonstrated that subclinical atrial fibrillation (SCAF) was associated with a 2.5‐fold increased risk of stroke.… read more here.
Keywords: atrial fibrillation; fibrillation; trial; asymptomatic atrial ... See more keywords
Abstract WP54: Early MRI Facilitates Stroke Evaluation and Decreases Length of Stay for Ischemic Stroke Patients
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DOI: 10.1161/str.48.suppl_1.wp54
Abstract: Background: Imaging studies are an integral part of stroke evaluation and non-contrast head CT is the initial imaging modality. Although critical for assessing acute hemorrhage, ischemic changes may not be visible on CT for up… read more here.
Keywords: etiology; stroke patients; mri; stroke evaluation ... See more keywords