Carotid Atherosclerosis and Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation

Increased cIMT and presence of carotid plaque are associated with increased risk of ischemic stroke in individuals with AF. Furthermore, they may improve risk prediction of stroke, over and above the CHA2DS2-VASc score.

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DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.116.013133
Year: 2016
Published: —
Language: en

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Volume: 47
Issue: 6
Link Of The Paper: https://doi.org/10.1161/strokeaha.116.013133

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Created:June 19, 2026

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