Advances in research and clinical decision strategies for anticoagulation timing in acute ischemic stroke patients with atrial fibrillation.
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for acute ischemic stroke (AIS), and oral anticoagulation is the cornerstone of secondary prevention. The optimal timing of anticoagulation initiation remains controversial because of the need to balance the risks of early ischemic recurrence and hemorrhagic transformatio...