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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Acute Ischemic Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation Among Patients Admitted to Tertiary Care Hospitals in Amhara Regional State: Retrospective-Cohort Study

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Pages 837-853 | Received 20 Nov 2023, Accepted 13 Dec 2023, Published online: 18 Dec 2023

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