Fatal warfarin-associated intracranial hemorrhage in atrial fibrillation inpatients
In conclusion, most patients had achieved the target INR at the time of ICH, and the primary precipitant of fatal ICH was often a fall. Using DOACs instead of warfarin and implementing structured fall-prevention programs in high-risk patients could further reduce mortality from ICH in AF.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - Category: Hematology Source Type: research
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