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Ischemic strokes on OAC represent a significant proportion of AF-related strokes, and there is an unmet need to better understand their underlying causes and optimize medical management.
There is an unmet need to better understand the causes and optimize medical management of ischemic strokes occurring in atrial fibrillation patients already on oral anticoagulation.
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Emphasizes caution in assuming OAC adequacy for AF-related stroke; leaves open identification of breakthrough mechanisms and targeted therapies.
Ischemic strokes on OAC represent a significant proportion of AF-related strokes. There is an unmet need to better understand the causes underlying these strokes and to optimize the medical management.
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