Why the study?
The registry was designed to analyse oral anticoagulation prescription in patients with atrial fibrillation and acute ischaemic stroke.
In a prospective registry of patients with AF and acute ischemic stroke, over 80% were prescribed oral anticoagulation at discharge, predominantly NOACs.
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Supports high OAC prescription at discharge in AF-stroke patients; leaves open long-term adherence and outcome impact in routine care.
Hæusler et al. (2019) studied this question.
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