Electrophysiology CINRE, hospital BORY
Atrial Fibrillation: Guidelines (2026) Compendium / 4.4 Initiation of NOAC After Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation - Infographic

Initiation of NOAC After Stroke in Atrial Fibrillation - Infographic


Algorithm for initiation of NOAC after ischemic stroke or TIA in atrial fibrillation based on neurological deficit severity assessed by NIHSS and exclusion of hemorrhagic transformation.

These guidelines are unofficial and do not represent formal guidelines issued by any professional cardiology society. They are intended for educational and informational purposes only.

Peter Blahut, MD

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