Acute Anticoagulation after Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Despite reductions in major adverse events with the latest generation of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), the incidence of stroke remains high. The timing of anticoagulation resumption is controversial. We aim to explore practices of anticoagulation management following ischemic stroke in LVAD patients and identify optimal strategies.
Source: The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation - Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: C. Ibeh, D.L. Tirschwell, C. Mahr, C.J. Creutzfeldt Tags: (995) Source Type: research
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