Impact of heart failure on stroke mortality and recurrence

Conclusions
HF increases the risk of mortality in both AIS and ICH. We are the first to report on high-risk periods of stroke recurrence in patients with HF with ICH. Specific targeted risk reduction strategies may have significant clinical impact for mortality and recurrence in stroke.

Source: Heart Asia - April 20, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pana, T. A., Wood, A. D., Perdomo-Lampignano, J. A., Tiamkao, S., Clark, A. B., Kongbunkiat, K., Bettencourt-Silva, J. H., Sawanyawisuth, K., Kasemsap, N., Mamas, M. A., Myint, P. K. Tags: Original research Source Type: research