Why the study?
To investigate trends of preceding antithrombotic use in patients with acute ischemic stroke and AF, and assess its association with initial stroke severity and in-hospital outcomes.
Does preceding antithrombotic therapy reduce initial stroke severity in patients with atrial fibrillation who develop acute ischemic stroke?
Does preceding antithrombotic therapy reduce initial stroke severity in patients with atrial fibrillation who develop acute ischemic stroke?
In patients with atrial fibrillation who suffer an ischemic stroke, prior use of anticoagulants or antiplatelets is associated with milder initial stroke severity and better outcomes at discharge.
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Antithrombotic trends before AF-related AIS may inform prevention; leaves open effects on severity and outcomes.
Jung et al. (2020) studied this question.
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