Early versus delayed DOAC after ischaemic stroke in atrial fibrillation: 1-year outcomes in the TIMING study and in concurrent practice

Key Result

Early initiation of DOAC in acute ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation is safe and effective at 1 year, without increased symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage.

Key Points

• The aim is to compare outcomes of early and delayed direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) initiation after ischaemic stroke in atrial fibrillation patients.
• Conducted a follow-up over one year
• Assessed safety and effectiveness of early DOAC initiation
• Compared outcomes with concurrent practice
• Early DOAC initiation was found safe and effective
• No increase in symptomatic intracerebral haemorrhage was noted