Early start of DOAC after ischemic stroke: Risk of intracranial hemorrhage and recurrent events.

Publication

Early start of DOAC after ischemic stroke: Risk of intracranial hemorrhage and recurrent events.

Journal Paper/Review - Sep 30, 2016

Seiffge David Julian, Traenka Christopher, Polymeris Alexandros A, Hert Lisa, Peters Nils, Lyrer Philippe A, Engelter Stefan T, Bonati Leo H, De Marchis Gian Marco

Citation

Seiffge D, Traenka C, Polymeris A, Hert L, Peters N, Lyrer P, Engelter S, Bonati L, De Marchis G. Early start of DOAC after ischemic stroke: Risk of intracranial hemorrhage and recurrent events. Neurology 2016; 87:1856-1862.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Neurology 2016; 87

Publication Date

Sep 30, 2016

Issn Electronic

1526-632X

Pages

1856-1862

Brief description/objective

In patients with recent acute ischemic stroke (AIS) and atrial fibrillation, we assessed the starting time of direct, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for secondary prevention, the rate of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH), and recurrent ischemic events during follow-up.