Metabolic syndrome and ischaemic stroke in non-anticoagulated atrial fibrillation with low CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc scores.

Hyo-Jeong AhnSo-Ryoung LeeEue-Keun ChoiSeung-Woo LeeKyung-Do HanSoonil KwonSeil OhGregory Yoke Hong Lip

Published in: Heart (British Cardiac Society) (2023)

-VASc scores of 0 and 1 with no anticoagulation, MetS is associated with an increased risk of ischaemic stroke. Given the linear incremental association between metabolic burden and ischaemic stroke, the integrated management of metabolic derangements in AF is required.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
metabolic syndrome
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
uric acid
acute coronary syndrome
adipose tissue
mitral valve
neural network