Effects of stroke

[Gwelos]

Does anyone know if a stroke from A F is more dense than other strokes and if so why. Thanks

[rosyG]

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!!

[BobD Volunteer]

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.

[Gwelos in reply to BobD]

Thanks BobD

[Hidden]

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!!

[Alizuna in reply to Hidden]

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.

[Grace4291 in reply to Alizuna]

Was she on blood thinners

[Alizuna in reply to Grace4291]

AFIB was undetected and she wasn't on blood thinner. She's 80 and visited her cardiologist regularly. He didn't even recommend daily aspirin as a prevention of anything at her age. I'm still so disappointed by that doctor.

[Gwelos in reply to Alizuna]

That's good to know Alizuna, sending your Mom all the best in her reovery

[Alizuna in reply to Gwelos]

Thank you!