Small vessel disease is associated with an unfavourable outcome in stroke patients on oral anticoagulation.

Publication

Small vessel disease is associated with an unfavourable outcome in stroke patients on oral anticoagulation.

Journal Paper/Review - Nov 12, 2019

Hert Lisa, Polymeris Alexandros A, Schaedelin Sabine A, Lieb Johanna Maria, Seiffge David Julian, Traenka Christopher, Fladt Joachim, Thilemann Sebastian, Gensicke Henrik, De Marchis Gian Marco, Bonati Leo H, Lyrer Philippe A, Engelter Stefan T, Peters Nils

Citation

Hert L, Polymeris A, Schaedelin S, Lieb J, Seiffge D, Traenka C, Fladt J, Thilemann S, Gensicke H, De Marchis G, Bonati L, Lyrer P, Engelter S, Peters N. Small vessel disease is associated with an unfavourable outcome in stroke patients on oral anticoagulation. Eur Stroke J 2019; 5:63-72.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Eur Stroke J 2019; 5

Publication Date

Nov 12, 2019

Issn Electronic

2396-9881

Pages

63-72

Brief description/objective

Cerebral small vessel disease is an important cause for both ischaemic stroke and intracranial haemorrhage. To date, knowledge on the impact of small vessel disease on the clinical course in stroke patients treated with oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation is limited.