Antithrombotic treatment at onset of stroke with atrial fibrillation, functional outcome, and fatality: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

ConclusionsTherapeutic International Normalized Ratio at stroke onset was associated with early and late improved survival and functional recovery suggesting sustained benefit for warfarin anticoagulation for stroke outcome in atrial fibrillation patients. Long‐term outcome data following stroke in patients taking new oral anticoagulants is required.

Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 22, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Niamh Hannon, Ethem M. Arsava, Heinrich J. Audebert, Hakan Ay, Morgan Crowe, Danielle Ní Chróinín, Karen Furie, Catherine McGorrian, Noa Molshatzki, Sean Murphy, Imelda Noone, Martin O'Donnell, Johannes Schenkel, Kit M. Tan, David Tanne, Peter J. Kelly Tags: Research Source Type: research