Underuse of anticoagulation in stroke patients with atrial fibrillation – the FibStroke Study

ConclusionsUnderuse of anticoagulation is a common contributor to ischaemic strokes and TIA episodes in patients with AF. Infrequent AF episodes, previous bleeds, patient preference and alcohol abuse were the most common reasons for not using OAC.

Source: European Journal of Neurology - August 1, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: A. Palomäki, P. Mustonen, J. E. K. Hartikainen, I. Nuotio, T. Kiviniemi, A. Ylitalo, P. Hartikainen, K. E. J. Airaksinen Tags: Original Article Source Type: research