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Half Dose DOAC for Long Term VTE Prevention, Biomarker Guided Antibiotics for Sepsis, GPT-4 Assistance for Physicians, Optimal Vasopressin Initiation for Shock, DOAC vs No AC for A fib After Intracerebral Hemorrhage, HFNC vs NIV for Respiratory Failure

Last Week in Medicine

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Assessing Anticoagulation Risks for Atrial Fibrillation Post-Intracerebral Hemorrhage

This chapter discusses the findings of the Prestige AF trial, which assessed the effectiveness of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in preventing strokes in atrial fibrillation patients post-intracerebral hemorrhage. It highlights the promising reduction in ischemic strokes while also addressing the concerning increase in recurrent hemorrhage risk, emphasizing the difficult treatment decisions that must be made.

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