111 research outputs found
Stroke Patients With Suspected Atrial Fibrillation Should Be Started on Anticoagulation Pending the Results of Long-Term Cardiac Monitoring
Anti-coagulation, anti-platelets or no therapy in haemodialysis patients with atrial fibrillation: A decision analysis
Cost-Effectiveness of Left Atrial Appendage Closure With the WATCHMAN Device Compared With Warfarin or Non–Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants for Secondary Prevention in Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation
The Primary Goal of Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Stroke and Not to Offer the Apparently Cheapest Treatment
Incidence of New Thromboembolic Stroke in Persons 62 Years and Older with Chronic Atrial Fibrillation Treated with Warfarin Versus Aspirin
Intensified secondary prevention intending a reduction of recurrent events in TIA and minor stroke patients (INSPiRE-TMS): a protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Transient ischemic attacks
All transient ischemic attacks are not created equal. However, they are a medical emergency, and all patients should be hospitalized for urgent evaluation of their risk for stroke or myocardial infarction. For optimal management, it must be determined whether an ischemic attack affects the anterior or posterior circulation. In this article, the authors review current medical options for stroke prevention and the indications for carotid endarterectomy
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