A simple and easily implemented risk model to predict 1-year ischemic stroke and systemic embolism in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation

Abstract. Background:. Accurate prediction of ischemic stroke is required for deciding anticoagulation use in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Even though only 6% to 8% of AF patients die from stroke, about 90% are indicated for anticoagulants according to the current AF management guidelines...

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Main Authors: Chao Jiang, Tian-Ge Chen, Xin Du, Xiang Li, Liu He, Yi-Wei Lai, Shi-Jun Xia, Rong Liu, Yi-Ying Hu, Ying-Xue Li, Chen-Xi Jiang, Nian Liu, Ri-Bo Tang, Rong Bai, Cai-Hua Sang, De-Yong Long, Guo-Tong Xie, Jian-Zeng Dong, Chang-Sheng Ma, Jing Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2021-10-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/CM9.0000000000001515