National Trends in Mortality Due to Ischemic Stroke Among Older Adults With Atrial Fibrillation in the USA, 1999–2020
Mortality rates from ischemic stroke with AF are rising in older adults, with significant demographic and regional disparities. The findings underscore the need for targeted public health strategies to mitigate AF-related stroke risks and improve healthcare equity.
Authors
- Hira Saleem
- Hanzala Ahmed Farooqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7011-4499)
- R Khalid
- Hamza Ashraf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9121-6091)
- Saeed Abbasi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0930-5698)
- Muhammad Akram (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3150-6904)
- Aalaa A Saleh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9046-3003)
- Sarosh Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8886-8477)
- Arfa Ahmed Assad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0621-9516)
Institutions
- Lebanese University (LB)
- Riphah International University (PK)
- Allama Iqbal Medical College (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Cardiology
- Published
- 2025-03-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/clc.70115
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39