Relationship between serum lipid levels and ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: a nested case–control study based on the China Atrial Fibrillation Registry
Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important risk factor for acute ischemic stroke. Methods A nested case–control study was conducted among patients diagnosed with AF, whose information was acquired from the prospective China Atrial Fibrillation Registry (China-AF), from August 2011...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-09-01
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Series: | BMC Cardiovascular Disorders |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12872-021-02237-6 |