The determinants of stroke phenotypes were different from the predictors (CHADS<sub>2 </sub>and CHA<sub>2</sub>DS<sub>2</sub>-VASc) of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: a comprehensive approach

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a leading cause of fatal ischemic stroke. It was recently reported that international normalized ratio (INR) levels were associated with infarct volumes. However, factors other than INR levels that affect...

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Main Authors: Lee Kwang, Chung Chin, Kim Gyeong-Moon, Ryu Soo-Kyoung, Kim Suk, Oh Semi, Bang Oh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2377/11/107