Assessment of Atrial Conduction Times in Patients with Newly Diagnosed Parkinson’s Disease
Background. An increased risk of ischemic stroke has been reported in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Atrial fibrillation (AF) is strongly associated with ischemic stroke. Prolonged atrial electromechanical delay (EMD) is an independent predictor for the development of AF. Aims. The aim of t...
Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Parkinson's Disease |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2916905 |