Apixaban vs Aspirin in Patients With Cancer and Cryptogenic Stroke
Babak B. Navi,
Cenai Zhang,
Benjamin Miller
et al.
Abstract:ImportanceApproximately 10% to 15% of ischemic strokes are associated with cancer; cancer-associated stroke, particularly when cryptogenic, is associated with high rates of recurrent stroke and major bleeding. Limited data exist on the safety and efficacy of different antithrombotic strategies in patients with cancer and cryptogenic stroke.ObjectiveTo compare apixaban vs aspirin for the prevention of adverse clinical outcomes in patients with history of cancer and cryptogenic stroke.Design, Setting, and Partic… Show more
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