Recent Use of NOACs and Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients With Stroke Treated With Alteplase

This retrospective cohort study uses data from hospitals participating in the Get With The Guidelines –Stroke registry on patients with acute ischemic stroke and compares the safety and functional outcomes of intravenous alteplase among patients who were taking non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) prior to stroke vs patients who were not taking long-term anticoagulants.
Source: JAMA - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research