RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 Atrial Fibrillation: An Underlying Trigger of Cryptogenic Stroke
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2014
FD SAGE Publications
VO 14
IS 24
SP 36
OP 37
DO 10.1177/155989771424025
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/14/24/36.abstract
AB Stroke is a serious condition that can result in substantial morbidity and mortality. It is the number one cause of disability and the second-most common cause of death in the world [World Health Organization.The Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke 2004]. A major underlying cause of stroke in many patients is atrial fibrillation (AF). This article discusses the role of AF in cryptogenic stroke.