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RA Increases Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

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TOPLINE: Patients with both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and atrial fibrillation (AF) have a higher risk for ischemic stroke than those with only AF. They are also less likely to receive oral anticoagulant treatment, which may contribute to this increased stroke risk. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a registry-based retrospective cohort study using the Norwegian Cardio-Rheuma Register to […]

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Publish date : 2024-09-04 11:26:46

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