Asymptomatic coronary artery disease in ischaemic stroke survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Rahul G MuthalalyTimothy B AbrahamsNitesh NerlekarAdam J NelsonSean TanJasmine ChanThanh G PhanHenry MaStephen J Nicholls

Published in: European stroke journal (2024)

Asymptomatic CAD is common in ischaemic stroke survivors. The presence and severity of asymptomatic CAD strongly associates with the risk of future MACE. Further evaluation of the benefits of routine coronary assessment in ischaemic stroke is warranted.

Keyphrases

coronary artery disease
percutaneous coronary intervention
cardiovascular events
coronary artery bypass grafting
young adults
coronary artery
aortic stenosis
current status
type diabetes
atrial fibrillation
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
clinical evaluation