Friday, February 01, 2008

Predictors of stroke among patients with AF

1. Prior stroke/TIA is highest risk and confers > 5 % per year risk (6-9% per year)
2. Diabetes confers 2-3.5% risk
3. Age > 75 1.5-3 % per year
4. History of HTN 1.5-3 % per year

Source
Strokse Risk in AF Working Group. Independent predictors of stroke in patients with AF: A systematic review. Neurology 2007; 69:546-554.

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