Effectiveness of Adding Antiplatelets to Oral Anticoagulants in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke with Atrial Fibrillation and Concomitant Large Artery Steno-Occlusion

In conclusion, OAC + AP might increase the risk of 3-month outcome ev ents compared with OAC alone in patients with AIS with AF and concomitant LASO. However, the effect of additional AP to OAC might differ according to LASO type.

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Source: Translational Stroke Research - October 20, 2020 Category: Neurology Source Type: research