Early Versus Later Anticoagulation for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Early Versus Later Anticoagulation for Acute Ischemic Stroke in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Marwah Nasir Ahmad,Arooj Waheed,12 Authors,Vaibhav Vats
2026 · DOI: 10.1002/joa3.70328
Journal of Arrhythmia · 0 Citations
TLDR
A systematic review and meta‐analysis aims to compare early versus later initiation of oral anticoagulant treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation after acute ischemic stroke.
Abstract
The optimal timing for initiating oral anticoagulation in patients with atrial fibrillation after acute ischemic stroke remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta‐analysis aims to compare early versus later initiation of oral anticoagulants in this patient population.