Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients Admitted to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Amhara Regional State: Retrospective-Cohort Study.
Zenaw Debasu AddisuTeshale Ayele MegaPublished in: Vascular health and risk management (2023)
In the current study, hospital mortality was greater in AIS associated with atrial fibrillation. Stroke-related complications were significant predictors of mortality. Hence, effective strategies should be in place to curb the impacts of these factors.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- acute ischemic stroke
- tertiary care
- oral anticoagulants
- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- cardiovascular events
- left atrial appendage
- risk factors
- healthcare
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- coronary artery disease
- cardiovascular disease
- acute coronary syndrome
- adverse drug
- mitral valve
- drug induced