Prior Antithrombotic Use Is Associated With Favorable Mortality and Functional Outcomes in Acute Ischemic Stroke
Author(s) -
Phyo Kyaw Myint,
Anne S. Hellkamp,
Gregg C. Fonarow,
Matthew J. Reeves,
Lee H. Schwamm,
Phillip J. Schulte,
Ying Xian,
Robert E. Suter,
Deepak L. Bhatt,
Jeffrey L. Saver,
Eric D. Peterson,
Eric E. Smith
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.115.012414
Subject(s) - medicine , antithrombotic , stroke (engine) , modified rankin scale , odds ratio , fibrinolytic agent , confidence interval , ambulatory , ischemic stroke , emergency medicine , cardiology , intensive care medicine , physical therapy , ischemia , mechanical engineering , engineering
Antithrombotics are the mainstay of treatment in primary and secondary prevention of stroke, and their use before an acute event may be associated with better outcomes.
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