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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026

Development and validation of a prediction model for ischemic stroke recurrence risk in patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation.

Rongxing Qin, Xiaoying Huang, Qinchun Qin, Wei Xu, Li Chen

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Rongxing QinDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4447-6575
Xiaoying HuangMaternal and Child Health Hospital/Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, Guangxi, China.
Qinchun QinDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China.
Wei XuDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China.
Li ChenDepartment of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning, 530021, China. chenli@gxmu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82260367National Natural Science Foundation of China 82271371the Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University the Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical Universitythe Clinical Research "Climbing" Program of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University YYZS2021002the Guangxi Medical and Health Appropriate Technology Development and Application Project S2021107the High-Level Medical Expert Training Program of Guangxi "139" Plan Funding the High-Level Medical Expert Training Program of Guangxi "139" Plan Funding
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backgroundThe recurrence rate of atrial fibrillation (AF)-related ischemic stroke (IS) remains persistently high, significantly increasing patient mortality, disability, and socioeconomic burden. This underscores an urgent need for a practical tool to predict long-term recurrence risk. This study aimed to investigate the key risk factors for recurrent IS in patients with AF and IS, and to construct and validate a recurrence risk prediction model using LASSO regression.

methodsWe retrospectively enrolled 113 patients with AF complicated by IS between 2017 and 2024, with a follow-up period of up to 7 years. LASSO regression was employed to screen predictive factors and develop a risk model. The model's performance was evaluated using the concordance index (C-index) and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC). A restricted cubic spline analysis was conducted to examine the non-linear relationship between age and the risk of recurrent IS. Subgroup analyses were performed using Cox regression models.

resultsDuring the 7-year follow-up, recurrent IS occurred in 45.13% of patients. The LASSO regression-based prediction model, incorporating 19 predictive factors, demonstrated high predictive power with an AUC of 0.917. Furthermore, the model's predictive ability improved over time, achieving a C-index of 0.760 at the seventh year of follow-up. A significant non-linear relationship was identified between age and recurrence risk.

conclusionA LASSO-derived model accurately estimates the long-term risk of recurrent IS after AF-related stroke. Age has a non-linear influence on recurrence, and the efficacy of anticoagulation may be modified by smoking status. These findings support the development of individualized prevention strategies.

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Atrial FibrillationBrain IschemiaIschemic StrokeAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrediction AlgorithmsRecurrenceRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsAtrial fibrillationIschemic stroke recurrenceRisk prediction model

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