Journal article
Apixaban to Prevent Recurrence After Cryptogenic Stroke in Patients With Atrial Cardiopathy
Abstract
Importance: Atrial cardiopathy is associated with stroke in the absence of clinically apparent atrial fibrillation. It is unknown whether anticoagulation, which has proven benefit in atrial fibrillation, prevents stroke in patients with atrial cardiopathy and no atrial fibrillation.
Objective: To compare anticoagulation vs antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention in patients with cryptogenic stroke and evidence of atrial …
Authors
Kamel H; Longstreth WT; Tirschwell DL; Kronmal RA; Marshall RS; Broderick JP; Aragón García R; Plummer P; Sabagha N; Pauls Q
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 331, No. 7, pp. 573–581
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 20, 2024
DOI
10.1001/jama.2023.27188
ISSN
0098-7484