Figure 3. Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke, divided by CHA₂DS₂‐VASc score.

Cumulative incidence of ischemic stroke, divided by CHA₂DS₂‐VASc score, in 6368 patients with new‐onset postoperative atrial fibrillation after first‐time isolated coronary artery bypass grafting during the entire follow‐up period (median, 5.2 years; range, 0–10 years). CHA₂DS₂‐VASc indicates congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years, diabetes, previous stroke or TIA [transient ischemic attack], vascular disease, age 65 to 74 years, sex category female.