Atrial Fibrillation, Carotid Stenosis, Ischemic Stroke
Conditions
Keywords
Ischemic Stroke, Atrial fibrillation, carotid stenosis, atherosclerosis
Brief summary
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
Interventions
BIOLOGICALCarotid Stenosis
To investigate if the concurrent presence of carotid stenosis has any effect on future outcomes of patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation
Sponsors
University of Thessaly
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Inclusion criteria
* Hospitalization due to ischemic stroke * Atrial fibrillation * Αny type of carotid vascular imaging
Exclusion criteria
* Intracerebral haemorrhage on admission * Haemorrhagic transformation on admission
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Death during follow-up | From date of randomization until the date of death from any cause, assessed up to 60 months |
| Stroke recurrence | From date of randomization until the date of stroke recurrence, assessed up to 60 months |
| Myocardial infarction | From date of randomization until the date of myocardial infarction, assessed up to 60 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| modified Rankin Scale at 3 months | 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 |
Countries
Greece
Outcome results
None listed