What is the risk of early recurrence of stroke in patients with AF?
The risk of early recurrence of stroke in patients with AF is high. For example, the International Stroke Trial reported a 4.8% risk of recurrent stroke in those with AF within the first while other studies suggest a recurrence risk of between 0.4% and 1.3% per day in the first 7 to 14 days. AF-related ischemic strokes are more often disabling or fatal than other types, with longer hospital stays and higher costs, so preventing early recurrence is a key clinical challenge.