Drug therapies for stroke prevention

• Published in: The British journal of cardiology Vol. 30; no. 4
• Main Authors: Shaji, Nimisha, Storey, Robert F, Parker, William A E
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medinews (Cardiology) Limited 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Stroke Prevention

Stroke is a major cause of mortality, morbidity and economic burden. Strokes can be thrombotic, embolic or haemorrhagic. The key risk factor for cardioembolic stroke is atrial fibrillation or flutter, and oral anticoagulation (OAC) is recommended in all but the lowest-risk patients with evidence of...