Risk of stroke in patients with prior VKA or DOAC: A population-based real-world registry analysis.
Lukas MayerHeinrich RinnerWilfried LangStefan GreiseneggerDominika MikšováThomas GattringerChristian EnzignerMarek SykoraMilan VoskoJohannes S MutzenbachJulia FerrariStefan KiechlMichael Knoflachnull nullPublished in: European stroke journal (2024)
One in seven patients suffering ischemic and one in four suffering hemorrhagic stroke had prior oral anticoagulation treatment. Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes are less frequent in those with direct oral anticoagulant intake compared to those taking Vitamin-K-Antagonists. Establishment of clear standard operating procedures on how to best care for acute stroke patients with oral anticoagulation is essential.
Keyphrases
- atrial fibrillation
- venous thromboembolism
- direct oral anticoagulants
- end stage renal disease
- ejection fraction
- cerebral ischemia
- healthcare
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- palliative care
- ischemia reperfusion injury
- peritoneal dialysis
- oxidative stress
- combination therapy
- patient reported outcomes
- body mass index
- chronic pain
- smoking cessation
- brain injury