Subclinical atrial fibrillation and the risk of stroke.

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Summary

Subclinical atrial tachyarrhythmias, without clinical atrial fibrillation, occurred frequently in patients with pacemakers and were associated with a significantly increased risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism.

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2012-01-11
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Atrial fibrillation, Medicine, Subclinical infection, Cardiology, Hazard ratio

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