The Prevalence and Determinants of Thromboembolic Events among Rheumatic Heart Disease Patients with Atrial Fibrillation at Tash Adult Cardiac Opd Follow-up in Addis Ababa Ethiopia from June 31 2018 to OCTOBER 31 2024,

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2025-03

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Addis Ababa University

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Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) combined with atrial fibrillation (AF) significantly contributes to thromboembolic complications, including ischemic stroke. The coexistence of these conditions increases the risk of cardiovascular issues, underscoring the need for targeted management strategies.

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RHD, AF, Cardioembolic Complications, stroke, Ethiopia

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