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Ischemic stroke in patients previously anticoagulated for non-valvular atrial f...
Fernandes, L; Sargento-Freitas, J; Milner, J; Silva, A; Novo, A; Gonçalves, T; Marinho, AV; Mariano Pego, G; Cunha, L; António, NOral anticoagulants have proved to be highly effective in preventing atrial fibrillation (AF)-related strokes. The occurrence of stroke despite oral anticoagulation is unexpected and little is known about the mechanisms responsible. The aim of this study was to assess possible mechanisms for stroke occurrence, such as poor treatment adherence and inappropriate dosage, in patients chronically anticoagulated for AF.
Pregnancy outcomes in Portuguese women with multiple sclerosis: The PREGNIMS study
Novo, A; Castelo, J; de Sousa, A; Amorim, I; Alves, JN; Calejo, M; Monteiro, A; Arenga, M; Shamasna, M; Vale, J; Sá, MJ; Palavra, FINTRODUCTION: Several questions about pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis (MS) have been discussed, but clarification is still needed in some very practical issues. Portuguese data on this subject remain scattered and need to be analyzed in order to standardize clinical practice. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe and analyze the impact of MS on pregnancy and perinatal health of children born to Por...