Early initiation of new oral anticoagulants in acute stroke and TIA patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation

Conclusions: The NOAC may be safe in acute stroke or TIA patients with NVAF. A large, prospective study is needed to confirm this.

Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - June 5, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Kensaku Shibazaki, Kazumi Kimura, Junya Aoki, Naoki Saji, Kenichiro Sakai Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research