A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Valeria Cristina Scavasine
, Gustavo da Cunha Ribas
, Rebeca Teixeira Costa
, Guilherme Henrique Weiler Ceccato
, Viviane de Hiroki Flumignan Zétola
, [...]
Valeria Cristina Scavasine
, Gustavo da Cunha Ribas
, Rebeca Teixeira Costa
, Guilherme Henrique Weiler Ceccato
, Viviane de Hiroki Flumignan Zétola
, [...]
Abstract Background: Stroke related to atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with high recurrence and mortality rates. Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS) is associated with fewer vascular risk factors, less disability, and a high recurrence rate. Objective: To compare risk factors, functional outcomes and the occurrence of primary endpoint (a composite of recurrent stroke, cardiovascular death, and myocardial infarction) between AF stroke and ESUS patients. Method: A retrospective analysis was conducted including all consecutive patients with first-ever ischemic stroke admitted […]
Keywords: Cerebrovascular Disorders; Stroke; Brain Infarction; Atrial Fibrillation; Embolism, Intracranial; Brain, Infarction