Antiplatelets and anticoagulation in stroke - …
Ischaemic Stroke + AF Definite TIA + AF (no acute changes on CT and no residual neurological deficit) STOP WARFARIN, DABIGATRAN, APIXABAN if already taking for AF Consultant before stopping. Give: Aspirin 300mg daily for 2 weeks Initiate warfarin if no contra-indications: Start with 2mg daily for one week Aim for INR 2-3. Continue aspirin until
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