Hemorrhagic cardioembolic stroke: is anticoagulation absolutely contraindicated?
Hemorrhagic cerebral embolism should not be considered an absolute contraindication to immediate low-dose systemic anticoagulation. Low levels of anticoagulation may give some protection from recurrent embolism while minimizing the risks of intracranial bleeding. Until further studies are available, these decisions must be made on a case-by-case basis, supported by limited scientific information.
Brick
J F
JF
Department of Neurology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown 26506.
Cheek
J C
JC
Gutierrez
A R
AR
D000925:Anticoagulants; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D000075202:Contraindications; D006493:Heparin; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014859:Warfarin
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin; D006493:Heparin