Abstract:Abstr Ac tAbout 1.2 million people in Germany suffer from heart failure (HF) and HF is present in about 13-29 % of all patients with acute ischemic stroke.HF is a risk factor for ischemic stroke and it is accompanied by a comparably high morbidity and mortality after stroke. Only limited data are available regarding the relevance of HF in acute ischemic stroke. The hypothesis has emerged that an acute ischemic stroke may contribute to deterioration and occurrence of heart failure. Stroke prevention by oral ant… Show more
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