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ICU Management

2025 25 Jun

Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for about 20–30% of ischaemic strokes. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are very effective for long-term secondary prevention of ischaemic stroke in AF patients, reducing the risk of intracranial haemorrhage by about half compared to vitamin K antagonists. However, the best timing to start anticoagulation after an...Read more

Cardiology Management

2025 25 Jun

Atrial fibrillation (AF) accounts for about 20–30% of ischaemic strokes. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are very effective for long-term secondary prevention of ischaemic stroke in AF patients, reducing the risk of intracranial haemorrhage by about half compared to vitamin K antagonists. However, the best timing to start anticoagulation after an...Read more