Early start of DOAC after ischemic stroke: Risk of intracranial hemorrhage and recurrent events

Conclusions:
Even if DOACs are often started early after an index event, the risk of ICH appears to be low. Among all patients receiving anticoagulation, the rate of recurrent events was 6 times higher than the rate of ICH.

Source: Neurology - October 30, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Seiffge, D. J., Traenka, C., Polymeris, A., Hert, L., Peters, N., Lyrer, P., Engelter, S. T., Bonati, L. H., De Marchis, G. M. Tags: Stroke prevention, Clinical trials Observational study (Cohort, Case control) ARTICLE Source Type: research