Most High-Risk Patients in Study not Taking Blood Thinner Before Stroke
August 29, 2008
August 29, 2008
DALLAS, Aug. 29 -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release:
Study Highlights:
� Study finds that many atrial fibrillation patients who suffered stroke weren't protected with blood thinners before stroke.
� Warfarin is seriously under-used despite its proven effectiveness in preventing ischemic stroke.
Only 40 percent of ischemic stroke patients who had atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder putting them . . .
Study Highlights:
� Study finds that many atrial fibrillation patients who suffered stroke weren't protected with blood thinners before stroke.
� Warfarin is seriously under-used despite its proven effectiveness in preventing ischemic stroke.
Only 40 percent of ischemic stroke patients who had atrial fibrillation, a heart disorder putting them . . .