Key result
Transthoracic echocardiography identified findings indicating anticoagulation as beneficial in 37.2% of ischemic stroke patients in sinus rhythm.
Why the study?
Does transthoracic echocardiography identify indications for anticoagulation in patients with acute ischemic stroke in sinus rhythm?
Population
853 patients admitted with ischemic stroke, of which 435 were in sinus rhythm
Design
Cohort
Authors
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TTE may identify anticoagulation indications in over one-third of sinus-rhythm ischemic stroke patients; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Observational (n=435)
No
Does transthoracic echocardiography identify indications for anticoagulation in patients with acute ischemic stroke in sinus rhythm?
Transthoracic echocardiography identifies a high rate (37.2%) of indications for anticoagulation in acute ischemic stroke patients in sinus rhythm, suggesting it should be considered an essential routine test.
Mateus et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Acute ischemic stroke (n=435). Transthoracic echocardiography was evaluated on Findings compatible with heart diseases that would indicate anticoagulation as beneficial. Transthoracic echocardiography identified findings indicating anticoagulation as beneficial in 37.2% of ischemic stroke patients in sinus rhythm.
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