ALB and heart failure: In contrast, no significant associations were observed between albumin levels and the risks of ischaemic stroke [HR 0.88 (0.53–1.46), P = 0.62], systemic embolism [HR 0.67 (0.39–1.15), P = 0.15], or heart failure admission [HR 0.88 (0.70–1.12), P = 0.30].