Early anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation-related acute ischaemic stroke: efficacy and safety profile.

Joao Matos-Ribeiro Paulo Castro-Chaves Marta Oliveira-Ferreira Luísa Fonseca Mariana Pintalhão

Published in: Journal of neurology (2021)

Early anticoagulation was associated with lower ischaemic recurrence and better functional outcome at 3 months. Additional studies are needed to better clarify its haemorrhagic risk.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
liver failure
heart failure
respiratory failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome