High Frequency of Anticoagulation Management Errors Preceding Ischemic Strokes in Atrial Fibrillation.
Edmond WongMuhammad AaqibVincent N ThijsPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2020)
Inappropriate management of anticoagulants is present in the majority of acute ischemic stroke in the 2 weeks preceding the event and is linked to higher mortality. Improved anticoagulation practice has the potential to substantially reduce stroke rates in patients with AF. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keyphrases
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- high frequency
- acute ischemic stroke
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- catheter ablation
- left atrial
- transcranial magnetic stimulation
- left atrial appendage
- direct oral anticoagulants
- heart failure
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- healthcare
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- subarachnoid hemorrhage
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