Interatrial block in prediction of all-cause mortality after first-ever ischemic stroke

Interatrial block in prediction of all-cause mortality after first-ever ischemic stroke

Abstract Background Interatrial block (IAB) is an ECG indicator of atrial fibrosis related to atrial remodeling and thrombus formation thus leading to embolic stroke and increasing mortality. We aimed to assess weather IAB predicted all-cause mortality during 10 years after ischemic stroke. Methods...

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Main Authors: M. A. Baturova, A. Lindgren, Y. V. Shubik, J. Carlson, P. G. Platonov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Interatrial block
All-cause mortality
Ischemic stroke
ECG
Atrial fibrosis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1015-5

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