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Real-World Setting Comparison of Nonvitamin-K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Versus Vitamin-K Antagonists for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—This meta-analysis confirms the main findings of the randomized controlled trials of dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban in the real-world setting and, hence, strengthens their validity.
Source: Stroke - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: George Ntaios, Vasileios Papavasileiou, Konstantinos Makaritsis, Konstantinos Vemmos, Patrik Michel, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Arrhythmias, Secondary Prevention, Meta Analysis, Mortality/Survival, Ischemic Stroke Original Contributions Source Type: research

Design of Randomized, double‐blind, Evaluation in secondary Stroke Prevention comparing the EfficaCy and safety of the oral Thrombin inhibitor dabigatran etexilate vs. acetylsalicylic acid in patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RE‐SPECT ESUS)
DiscussionAcetylsalicylic acid is the most common antithrombotic given to patients with embolic strokes of undetermined source to reduce recurrence risk. This trial will determine whether anticoagulation with dabigatran is more effective than acetylsalicylic acid, and acceptably safe.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - September 30, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hans‐Christoph Diener, J. Donald Easton, Christopher B. Granger, Lisa Cronin, Christine Duffy, Daniel Cotton, Martina Brueckmann, Ralph L. Sacco, Tags: Protocol Source Type: research

Design of Randomized, double ‐blind, Evaluation in secondary Stroke Prevention comparing the EfficaCy and safety of the oral Thrombin inhibitor dabigatran etexilate vs. acetylsalicylic acid in patients with Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (RE‐SPECT ESUS)
DiscussionAcetylsalicylic acid is the most common antithrombotic given to patients with embolic strokes of undetermined source to reduce recurrence risk. This trial will determine whether anticoagulation with dabigatran is more effective than acetylsalicylic acid, and acceptably safe.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - September 29, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Hans ‐Christoph Diener, J. Donald Easton, Christopher B. Granger, Lisa Cronin, Christine Duffy, Daniel Cotton, Martina Brueckmann, Ralph L. Sacco, Tags: Protocol Source Type: research

Rivaroxaban Versus Dabigatran or Warfarin in Real-World Studies of Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—In this systematic review and meta-analysis, rivaroxaban was as effective as dabigatran, but was more effective than warfarin for the prevention of stroke/thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation patients. Major bleeding risk was significantly higher with rivaroxaban than with dabigatran, as was all-cause mortality and gastrointestinal bleeding. Rivaroxaban was comparable to warfarin for major bleeding, with an increased risk in gastrointestinal bleeding and decreased risk of intracranial hemorrhage.
Source: Stroke - March 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ying Bai, Hai Deng, Alena Shantsila, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Meta Analysis, Quality and Outcomes Original Contributions Source Type: research

Cardiovascular, Bleeding, and Mortality Risks of Dabigatran in Asians With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions— In real-world practice, dabigatran was associated with a reduced risk of ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, all hospitalized major bleeding, and all-cause mortality compared with warfarin in Asian patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Dabigatran did not increase the risk of major gastrointestinal bleeding or myocardial infarction compared with warfarin.
Source: Stroke - January 25, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chan, Y.-H., Yen, K.-C., See, L.-C., Chang, S.-H., Wu, L.-S., Lee, H.-F., Tu, H.-T., Yeh, Y.-H., Kuo, C.-T. Tags: Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiovascular Disease, Race and Ethnicity, Intracranial Hemorrhage, Ischemic Stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research

Dabigatran etexilate for secondary stroke prevention: the first year experience from a multicenter short-term registry
Discussion: Our pilot data indicate that dabigatran appears to be safe for secondary stroke prevention during the first year of implementation of this therapy. However, high cost may limit the long-term treatment of AF patients with dabigatran, leading to early discontinuation.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Neurological Disorders - April 22, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Tsivgoulis, G., Krogias, C., Sands, K. A., Sharma, V. K., Katsanos, A. H., Vadikolias, K., Papageorgiou, S. G., Heliopoulos, I., Shiue, H., Mitsoglou, A., Liantinioti, C., Athanasiadis, D., Giannopoulos, S., Piperidou, C., Voumvourakis, K., Alexandrov, A. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research

From 'Sweet Clover Disease' to NOACs: A Historical Perspective on Oral Anticoagulation for Prevention of Cardioembolic Stroke (P2.397)
CONCLUSIONS: Warfarin, born from ‘sweet clover disease’ and humble beginnings as rodenticide, has been the cornerstone of cardioembolic stroke prevention. Its shortcomings inspired the development of a new generation of oral anticoagulants.Disclosure: Dr. Chiota-McCollum has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chiota-McCollum, N. Tags: History of Neurology Source Type: research

The Role of FEIBA in Reversing Novel Oral Anticoagulants in Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Conclusion In this small case series, reversal of NOAC with FEIBA was not associated with ICH expansion or any thrombotic or hemorrhagic complications.
Source: Neurocritical Care - November 6, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Thrombocytopenia induced by dabigatran: two case reports
Vitamin K inhibitors (e.g. warfarin) and indirect thrombin inhibitors (e.g. heparin) are widely used to prevent thromboembolic disorders (e.g. myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, and stroke). These ...
Source: BMC Neurology - June 29, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Hyun Goo Kang, Seung Jae Lee, Ji Yeon Chung and Jin Sung Cheong Source Type: research

Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis and Acute Myocardial Infarction in a Patient with PAI-1 4G/4G Homozygosity
The plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) 4G/4G homozygous genotype represents a genetic thrombophilia that has been associated with enhanced risk of arterial and venous thrombotic events. The optimal anticoagulation strategy for PAI-1 4G homozygous patients is unclear. Herein we present a case of a patient with PAI-1 4G/4G homozygosity who was placed on dabigatran after developing cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), but who then suffered an acute myocardial infarction several weeks later.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 25, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Daniel Chiu, Jesse Weinberger Tags: Case Report Source Type: research