Neurology
Blood thinners linked to lower stroke risk after brain bleeding
At one year, adjusted stroke risks were 0.7% with direct oral anticoagulants, 2.1% with warfarin and 4.1% without anticoagulants.At one year, adjusted stroke risks were 0.7% with direct oral anticoagulants, 2.1% with warfarin and 4.1% without anticoagulants.
Cohort · 1,502 peopleInterventions
Who was studied1,502 people with atrial fibrillation and previous intracranial bleeding, 1 year
What changedStroke risk at one year was lower with direct oral anticoagulants: 0.7% against 4.1% without anticoagulants
The catchInformation about previous intracranial bleeding was limited
