Elevated FVIII Predicts Subsequent Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attack (S42.004)

CONCLUSIONS: In our sample, eFVIII was associated with increased risk of a subsequent AIS admission. These findings may indicate a greater risk for other future thrombotic events in post-TIA patients with eFVIII and begs the question as to optimal antithrombotic therapy in this population.Disclosure: Dr. Semmes has nothing to disclose. Dr. Monlezun, Jr has nothing to disclose. Dr. Samai has nothing to disclose. Dr. Martin-Schild has received personal compensation for activities with Genentech.

Source: Neurology - February 7, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Semmes, E., Monlezun, Jr, D., Samai, A., Martin-Schild, S. Tags: Stroke Mechanism and Modifiers Source Type: research