| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597350 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2017 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This multicenter study showed a low incidence of perioperative and long-term postoperative ischemic stroke/TIA after CM-III. Although general risk of ischemic stroke/TIA was reduced, patients with CHA2DS2-VASc score 2 or greater had a higher risk compared with score 0 or 1. Complete left atrial appendage excision may be an important reason for the low ischemic stroke rate.
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Authors
Anders MD, PhD, Ulrik MD, PhD, Göran MD, PhD, Birgitta MD, PhD, Henrik MD, PhD, Lena MD, PhD,