Current practice and attitudes of stroke physicians towards rhythm-control therapy for stroke prevention: results of an international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation (AF) are at particularly high risk for recurrent stroke and cardiovascular events. Early rhythm control has been shown to be superior to usual care for the prevention of stroke and cardiovascular events for people with early AF. There are no data on the willingness to use rhythm control for patients with AF and acute ischemic stroke in clinical practice.

Methods

An online survey was carried out among stroke physicians to assess current practice and attitudes toward rhythm control in patients with AF and acute ischemic stroke between December 22nd 2021 and March 24th 2022.

Results

The survey was completed by 277 physicians including 237 from 15 known countries and 40 from unspecified countries. 79% (210/2

SUBMITTER: Jensen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10324107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature