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Evaluation of Antithrombotic Bridging Methods in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation (P6.281)
Conclusions:Preliminary data supports against bridging with parenteral anticoagulation in acute ischemic stroke and AF, with a higher incidence of complications observed overall. Higher incidence of extracranial complications observed with bridging anticoagulation and higher incidence of intracranial complications observed from bridging antiplatelet therapy. This finding may be related to the limited number of patients included. A future goal for this project will be to expand the number of charts reviewed to strengthen the validity of these results.Disclosure: Dr. Swafford has nothing to disclose. Dr. Lee has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Swafford, K., Lee, J. Tags: Prevention of Cerebrovascular Disease Source Type: research

Rate of deep-vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism during the care continuum in patients with acute ischemic stroke in the United States
Conclusions: Approximately 1% of patients with AIS experienced symptomatic in-hospital and/or post-discharge DVT/PE. Although 46% received prophylaxis in-hospital, only 6% received prophylaxis in the outpatient setting. This highlights the need for sustained thromboprophylaxis prescribing across the continuum of care.
Source: BMC Neurology - February 8, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Alpesh AminJay LinStephen ThompsonDaniel Wiederkehr Source Type: research