Title:Choice and Timing of Antithrombotic after Ischemic Stroke,
Intracerebral Hemorrhage or Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
Volume: 23
Issue: 2
Author(s): Dylan Ryan*, Tarun Girotra and Wuwei Feng
Affiliation:
- Department of Neurology, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, 27512, USA
Keywords:
Antithrombotic, ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, cerebral venous thrombosis, anticoagulation, stroke.
Abstract: Stroke is a multifactorial vascular disease and remains a leading cause of disability in the
United States. Strokes can be ischemic or hemorrhagic in nature and secondary to arterial or venous
disease, making determining the etiology and secondary prevention strategy important for preservation
of the injured brain, prevention of recurrent strokes, and in the maintenance of good functional outcomes
for patients impacted by stroke. In this narrative review, we provide a synopsis of the available
medical evidence surround selection, timing, and choice of therapy, including utilization of left atrial
appendage closure, in patients with ischemic, hemorrhagic or venous stroke.