Newly Diagnosed Hospitalized CVA or TIA Patients with a History of Atrial Fibrillation either Known or Previously Diagnosed
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Authors
Duckworth, Laccee
Issue Date
2025-05
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
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Description/Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine what percentage of a newly diagnosed cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients within the hospital have a history of Atrial fibrillation, which is a common heart arrythmia. This topic is important due to its impact on treatment and preventative measures regarding a CVA or TIA. The treatment of atrial fibrillation can significantly impact the likelihood of experiencing a stroke and attribute to preventative measures. CVAs and TIAs can have a significant impact on a person’s health and overall well-being.
The current study found that 37 subjects (12.3%) of the newly diagnosed hospitalized CVA or TIA subjects had a history of Atrial Fibrillation. The average subject age was 71, there were multiple modes of 77 and 79 regarding subject age, these findings indicated a greater likelihood of vascular events at an increased age. Most subjects who had been newly admitted for a CVA or TIA were Caucasian at 87.3%. The sample was closely split with 53.7% of CVA or TIA subjects being female and 46.3% of subjects being male, indicating close prevalence for each gender, but greater for female subjects.
Researching the relationship between newly diagnosed CVA/TIA patients within the hospital and their history of atrial fibrillation will allow for increased knowledge regarding CVAs and TIAs. Cardiac monitoring and early detection of atrial fibrillation is a key component to preventing a CVA/TIA. Educating nurses, healthcare workers and patients regarding the relationship between Atrial fibrillation and CVA/TIA can improve patient outcomes.