Low prevalence of atrial fibrillation in ischaemic stroke: Underestimating a modifiable risk factor

Introduction: Cerebrovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. In South Africa, it was the fourth leading cause of death in 2016, responsible for 5.1% of all deaths - the leading cause of death in individuals 65 years and older. Atrial fibrillation accou...

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Main Authors: Mohammed Mayet, Kamil Vallabh, Clint Hendrikse
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-03-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X20301294