The main aim of the study is to investigate the prevalence and characteristics of ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation and concurrent carotid atherosclerosis. Additionally, this study will investigate the effect of concurrent carotid atherosclerosis on the outcomes of recurrent stroke, myocardial infarction and death during follow-up
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
3,000
To investigate if the concurrent presence of carotid stenosis has any effect on future outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation
Medical School, University of Thessaly, Larissa University Hospital
Larissa, Greece
Stroke recurrence
Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of stroke recurrence, assessed up to 60 months
Myocardial infarction
Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of myocardial infarction, assessed up to 60 months
Death during follow-up
Time frame: From date of randomization until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 60 months
modified Rankin Scale at 3 months
mRS: modified Rankin Scale; 0=No symptoms at all; 1=No significant disability despite symptoms: able to carry out all usual duties and activities; 2=Slight disability: unable to carry out all previous activities, but able to look after own affairs without assistance; 3= Moderate disability: requiring some help, but able to walk without assistance; 4=Moderately severe disability: unable to walk without assistance and unable to attend to own bodily needs without assistance; 5=Severe disability: bedridden, incontinent and requiring constant nursing care and attention; 6=Dead
Time frame: 3 months
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