Abstract 11: Use of Novel Anticoagulants Among Atrial Fibrillation Patients Hospitalized with Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack: A Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Registry Analysis [Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstract Presentations on Stroke Topics]

Conclusion: Among patients with AF and acute ischemic stroke or TIA discharged on oral anticoagulants, NAC use remains low and is prescribed to younger, more functional, and lower risk patients.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Patel, P. A., Zhao, X., Fonarow, G. C., Lytle, B. L., Smith, E. E., Xian, Y., Bhatt, D. L., Peterson, E. D., Schwamm, L. H., Hernandez, A. F. Tags: Concurrent I Session B: Oral Abstract Presentations on Stroke Topics Source Type: research