Risk Factors for Silent Brain Infarction in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Low CHA2DS2-VASc Score

Silent Brain Infarction (SBI) has been found to be linked to an increased risk of cognitive impairment and future symptomatic stroke. Atrial fibrillation is a significant risk factor for SBI. Even in low-risk atrial fibrillation patients, the incidence of SBI remains high. This study aims to investigate the risk factors for SBI in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients with a CHA2DS2-VASc score of 0 to 1.