Outcomes of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation according to presumed etiology.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a potent risk factor for stroke. The presence of competing etiologies can modify disease outcomes and demand different treatment strategies.

Objectives

The primary purpose of the study was to examine the differences in outcomes for patients with AF admitted with a recurrent stroke, stratified according to the presumed etiology of the stroke.

Methods

We analyzed AF patients admitted for a recurrent ischemic stroke in an academic comprehensive stroke center. Recurrent strokes were categorized as "Cardioembolic", meaning AF without any competing mechanism, versus "Undetermined" etiology due to competing mechanisms. We used logistic regression to test the association between recurrent stroke etiology and favorable outcome (discharge

SUBMITTER: Pedreira BB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10371407 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature