Bleeding risk, physical functioning and non-use of anticoagulation among patients with stroke and atrial fibrillation

Conclusion: It appears that in this sample, post-stroke anticoagulation decisions appear to be made based on clinical factors associated with bleed risk and motor deficits or physical functioning. However, opportunities may exist for improving clinician documentation of specific reasoning for non-anticoagulation prescription.
Source: QJM - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Tags: Original papers Source Type: research