Antithrombotic Drug Uses and Deep Intracerebral Hemorrhages in Stroke Patients With Deep Cerebral Microbleeds

Conclusions: Multivariate analysis revealed that the use of antiplatelet drugs or warfarin did not significantly influence the occurrence of deep ICH in patients with deep MBs. Antiplatelet drugs or warfarin did not significantly elevate the rate of deep ICHs in stroke patients with pre-existing deep MBs.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 10, 2012 Category: Neurology Authors: Toshio Imaizumi, Shigeru Inamura, Ikuhide Kohama, Kazuhisa Yoshifuji, Tatsufumi Nomura, Katsuya Komatsu Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research