Ischemic stroke risk estimation in patients without oral anticoagulation: an observational cohort study based on secondary data from Germany

Ischemic stroke risk estimation in patients without oral anticoagulation: an observational cohort study based on secondary data from Germany

Abstract Background Oral anticoagulants can cause potentially serious adverse events. Therefore, before prescribing oral anticoagulants for ischemic stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), stroke risk assessment is required to identify patients that are likely to benefit from tr...

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Main Authors: Felix S. Wicke, Martin A. Schaller, Kateryna Karymova, Martin Beyer, Beate S. Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Stroke
Ischemia
CHA2DS2-VASc-score
Anticoagulation
Risk assessment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12872-019-1074-7

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