Association of Burden of Atrial Fibrillation With Risk of Ischemic Stroke in Adults With Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation

Authors: Alan S. Go, MD, Kristi Reynolds, PhD, Jingrong Yang, MA, Nigel Gupta, MD, Judith Lenane, RN, Sue Hee Sung, MPH, Teresa N. Harrison, SM, Taylor I. Liu, MD, Matthew D. Solomon, MD.

Summary:

Examined how AF burden measured by continuous ambulatory monitoring relates to the risk of ischemic stroke or arterial thromboembolism in adults with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Key Findings:

AF burden ≥ 11.4% led to a more than 3x increase in ischemic stroke or TE events independent of known stroke risk factors.

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