Pharmacotherapy for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Cerebral Microbleeds

Background: Patients with cerebral microbleeds have increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage and ischemic stroke. No trial specifically informs antithrombotic therapy for patients with cerebral microbleeds and atrial fibrillation. We investigated the safety of anticoagulation versus no anticoagulation with regard to cerebrovascular outcomes and mortality. Methods: All consecutive atrial fibrillation patients from 2015 to 2018 with MRI evidence of ≥1 cerebral microbleed at time of imaging were reviewed.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research