Brilliant Board Review & CME

🎙️ Episode 40: Anticoag After Ischemic Stroke: Sooner May Be Safer

Season 1 Episode 40

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🧠 Trial:

DOAC started at 3 days vs 8–14 days post-stroke in AF patients.

📊 Results:

No ↑ bleeding.

No ↑ ischemic events.

🧩 Clinical Takeaway:

Safe to start within 4 days in mild to moderate stroke.

Still tailor based on infarct size and bleeding risk.