Outcomes of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation according to presumed etiology
Pedreira B, Zachrison K, Singhal A, Yan Z, Oliveira-Filho J, Schwamm L. Outcomes of recurrent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation according to presumed etiology. Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria 2023, 81: 616-623. PMID: 37336506, PMCID: PMC10371407, DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1769124.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUndetermined stroke etiologyAtrial fibrillationRecurrent strokeStroke etiologyAF patientsFavorable outcomeAcademic comprehensive stroke centerHealth Stroke Scale scoreMedian National InstitutesSingle-center sampleComprehensive stroke centerRecurrent ischemic strokeStroke Scale scoreHistory of strokePotent risk factorDifferent treatment strategiesHospital mortalitySecondary prophylaxisReperfusion therapyCardioembolic strokeIschemic strokeStroke centersDischarge outcomesRisk factorsTreatment strategies