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Influenza vaccination might reduce the risk of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation: A population-based cohort study.

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Abstract
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with the risk of ischemic stroke, regardless of the administration of appropriate antithrombotic prophylaxis. This study investigated whether influenza vaccination is associated with the risk of ischemic stroke, to determine a solution to reduce this risk in patients with AF.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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Oncotarget
Volume
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8
Issue
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68
Number of Pages
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112697-112711
Date Published
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2017
DOI
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10.18632/oncotarget.22352
Short Title
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Oncotarget
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