Abstract TP172: Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation in Ischemic Stroke is an Independent Predictor of Mortality in Underserved Populations

Abstract only Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and underserved communities are at higher risk for complications, severity and recurrence of stroke compared to the general population. Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) predisposes to ischemic stroke occurrence; however, n...

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Published in:Stroke (1970) 2018-01, Vol.49 (Suppl_1)
Main Authors: Paz Rios, Luis H, Sleiman, Jose, Fuentes, Harry, Iskander, Fady, Kelly, Michael, Warrior, Lakshmi, Singh, Anshu
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract only Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the United States and underserved communities are at higher risk for complications, severity and recurrence of stroke compared to the general population. Atrial fibrillation (A-fib) predisposes to ischemic stroke occurrence; however, newly diagnosed A-fib at the time of stroke, and its predictive value in the outcome of underserved patients has not been reported. Aim: To explore the clinical significance of newly diagnosed A-fib among underserved populations with ischemic stroke. Methods: Retrospective cohort of patients with acute ischemic stroke diagnosis at John H. Stroger Hospital in 2014. New A-fib confirmed by electrocardiography. Stroke events were confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging or computed tomography. Given our small event rate we dichotomized National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) into severe (≥15) and non-severe (
ISSN:0039-2499
1524-4628
DOI:10.1161/str.49.suppl_1.TP172