Does anyone know if a stroke from A F is more dense than other strokes and if so why. Thanks
Effects of stroke: Does anyone know if... - Atrial Fibrillati...
Effects of stroke
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yes AF strokes are said to be the worst by stroke consultants i know t- I don't know whether it's because the clots can sit in the LAA - presumably getting bigger and then are shifted out into the circulation- maybe some one medically trained will answer!!
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AF related strokes account for 80% of the worst and least recoverable strokes which may be 20% of all strokes. . This is due to the size of the clots formed in the heart being able to block off a larger area of blood supply. Clots formed in arteries do not have room to grow as large. This is why antocagulation is so important in AF.
I had just an AF related TIA. I'm left with constant troubles from it, but it could've been so much worse. Although I moan about my hearing, balance, tinnitus, and facial numbness, I'm very lucky!!
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My mom had massive stroke caused by AFIB. They didn't think she'll survive or will regain her left side but it's all slowly coming back.
Was she on blood thinners