Journal article
Stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: The diagnosis and management of hypertension by specialists
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hypertension is common in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and is an important cause of stroke.
OBJECTIVES: To determine how effectively hypertension is managed among specialist-treated outpatients with AF.
Authors
Healey JS; Wharton S; Al-Kaabi S; Pai M; Ravandi A; Nair G; Morillo CA; Connolly SJ
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 22, No. 6, pp. 485–488
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2006
DOI
10.1016/s0828-282x(06)70265-3
ISSN
0828-282X