Admission Severity of Atrial-Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients under Anticoagulation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Admission Severity of Atrial-Fibrillation-Related Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients under Anticoagulation Treatment: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: In non-valvular-associated atrial fibrillation (AF), direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are as effective as vitamin K antagonists (VKA) for the prevention of acute ischemic stroke (AIS). DOAC are associated with decreased risk and severity of intracranial hemorrhage. It is unknown if diff...

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Main Authors: Catarina Garcia, Marcelo Silva, Mariana Araújo, Mariana Henriques, Marta Margarido, Patrícia Vicente, Hipólito Nzwalo, Ana Macedo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
ischemic stroke
atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulation
stroke severity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/11/12/3563

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