Early Apixaban Use Following Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

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Authors

Arthur J. Labovitz · Anna Needs Neuroblastoma Answers

David Z. Rose · Twitter (United States)

Michael G. Fradley · University of Pennsylvania

John N. Meriwether · Anna Needs Neuroblastoma Answers

Swetha Renati · Twitter (United States)

Ryan C. Martin · Emory University

Thomas Kasprowicz

Abstract

Early initiation of anticoagulation after TIA, small-, or medium-sized AIS from AF does not appear to compromise patient safety. Potential efficacy of early initiation of anticoagulation remains to be determined from larger pivotal trials. Registration: URL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov/; Unique identifier: NCT02283294.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 52, Issue 4, pp. 1164-1171

DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.120.030042

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