| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5875060 | Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Female sex, advanced age, history of systemic embolism, and higher BNP level were independently associated with more proximal carotid axis occlusion. Patients with AF having these factors may be prone to have relatively large thrombi in the heart.
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Authors
Yuki MD, Shoichiro MD, Yuka MD, Kazuyuki MD, Kazuo MD, Kazunori MD,