Key result
Review summarizes recent clinical guidelines and management trends for acute stroke patients with AF.
Why the study?
Patients with atrial fibrillation represent a clinically challenging group that requires a special approach during the acute stroke phase despite existing guidelines.
This review summarizes current clinical guidelines and trends for managing acute stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, highlighting the unique challenges and risk stratification methods.
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Supports guideline application in acute stroke with AF; leaves open need for updated RCTs on anticoagulation timing.
Marmagkiolis et al. (2008) conducted a review in Acute stroke with atrial fibrillation. Clinical guidelines and management strategies was evaluated. This literature review presents the most recent clinical guidelines and trends for the approach to and management of acute stroke patients with atrial fibrillation.
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