OAC, AF, and Recurrent Stroke Risk: New Data

Despite secondary prevention with OAC, the risk for recurrent stroke and mortality is high in patients with AF. However, OAC discontinuation is tied to a doubling of recurrent stroke.
Medscape Medical News

source https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/oral-anticoagulation-af-and-recurrent-stroke-risk-new-data-2024a1000cfw?src=rss

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