Left atrial enlargement and ischemic stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4165.2016.12.010
- VernacularTitle:左心房增大与缺血性卒中
- Author:
Lijun ZHI
;
Guorong BI
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Brain Ischemia;
Cardiomegaly;
Atrial Fibrillation;
Atrial Function;
Left;
Risk Factors
- From:
International Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases
2016;24(12):1106-1110
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Left atrial enlargement is an independent risk factor for ischemic stroke and other cardiovascular adverse events. It can affect stroke severity and increase the risk of recurrence. The mechanisms associated with left atrial enlargement and ischemic stroke are not yet clear. It may be associated with atrial thrombosis or co-morbidity, such as atrial fibrillation and hypertension. How to conduct primary and secondary prevention of stroke patients with left atrial enlargement still need further clinical trials to determine.
