Atrial Fibrillation and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Ischemic Stroke Patients-(AFCAS)

Carotid Artery Atherosclerosis in Ischemic Stroke Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.(Atrial Fibrillation and Carotid Atherosclerosis in Ischemic Stroke Patients- AFCAS)

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

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