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Basilar Artery Occlusion Management: Specialist Perspectives From an Internatio...
Edwards, C; Drumm, B; Siegler, J; Schonewille, W; Klein, P; Huo, X; Chen, Y; Abdalkader, M; Qureshi, M; Strbian, D; Liu, X; Hu, W; Ji, X; Li, CBackground and purpose: Two early basilar artery occlusion (BAO) randomized controlled trials did not establish the superiority of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) over medical management. While many providers continue to recommend EVT for acute BAO, perceptions of equipoise in randomizing patients with BAO to EVT versus medical management may differ between clinician specialties. Methods: We conducted an intern...
Early Versus Late Initiation of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Post-Ischaemic St...
Fischer, U; Trelle, S; Branca, M; Salanti, G; Paciaroni, M; Ferrari, C; Abend, S; Beyeler, S; Strbian, D; Thomalla, G; Ntaios, G; Bonati, L; Michel, PRationale: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are highly effective in preventing ischaemic strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (AF). However, it is unclear how soon they should be started after acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). Early initiation may reduce early risk of recurrence but might increase the risk of haemorrhagic complications. Aim: To estimate the safety and efficacy of early initiation of DOACs co...