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Clinical characteristics and risk factors of atrial fibrillation detection after acute ischemic stroke

  • By

  • Hui Zhao

  • Yingyu Jiang

  • Li Liu

  • Jingjing Li

  • Jinxin Shi

  • Weijia Wang

  • Xiaoling Cheng

  • July 8, 2026

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    The study analyzed data from 23,446 patients to identify characteristics and risk factors associated with atrial fibrillation detected after stroke (AFDAS).

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    AFDAS was found in 572 patients (2.4%), who were older and had more severe neurological deficits compared to those in sinus rhythm.

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    Independent risk factors for AFDAS included age ≥ 65 years, history of coronary artery disease, elevated C-reactive protein, and lower triglyceride levels.

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    During a 1-year follow-up, recurrent stroke occurred in 6.3% of patients, with a significantly higher rate in the AFDAS group compared to the sinus rhythm group.

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    AFDAS remained an independent risk factor for 1-year stroke recurrence after adjusting for traditional risk factors, indicating its clinical significance.

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Clinical characteristics and risk factors of atrial fibrillation detection after acute ischemic stroke

  • by Hui Zhao, Yingyu Jiang, Li Liu, Jingjing Li, Jinxin Shi, Weijia Wang, Xiaoling Cheng

  • July 8, 2026

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