Journal article
Pre-admission warfarin use in patients with acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation: The appropriate use and barriers to oral anticoagulant therapy
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Warfarin reduces the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Despite strong guideline recommendations, studies continue to demonstrate the under-use of warfarin in clinical practice.
PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence and predictors of warfarin use in patients presenting with atrial fibrillation and acute ischemic stroke who do not have a documented contraindication to anticoagulants.
Authors
Partington SL; Abid S; Teo K; Oczkowski W; O'Donnell MJ
Journal
Thrombosis Research, Vol. 120, No. 5, pp. 663–669
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2007
DOI
10.1016/j.thromres.2006.12.019
ISSN
0049-3848