Resultados: 2

Variations in the prevalence of atrial fibrillation, and in the strength of its association with ischemic stroke, in countries with different income levels: INTERSTROKE case-control study

Int. j. stroke; (), 2024
BACKGROUND: The contribution of atrial fibrillation (AF) to the etiology and burden of stroke may vary by country income level. AIMS: We examined differences in the prevalence of AF and described variations in the magnitude of the association between AF and ischemic stroke by country income level. METHOD...

CHA2DS2-VASc score, P-wave indexes, and echocardiographic parameters in sinus rhythm patients without valvular heart disease

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between P-wave indexes, echocardiographic parameters, and CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients without atrial fibrillation and valvular disease. METHODS: This retrospective cross-sectional study included patients of a tertiary hospital with no hi...