Stroke treatment with thrombophilia
Evidence-based neurology checklist on stroke treatment with thrombophilia: Inherited thrombophilia Anticoagulation is indicated if there is associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Either antiplatelets or anticoagulants may be used if there is no DVT Long-term anticoagulation is required if there are…
Inherited thrombophilia
- Anticoagulation is indicated if there is associated deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Either antiplatelets or anticoagulants may be used if there is no DVT
- Long-term anticoagulation is required if there are recurrent thrombotic events
- Long-term anticoagulation is also indicated with spontaneous venous sinus thrombosis (VST)
Anti-phospholipid (APL) antibody syndrome
References
- Stroke: Diagnosis and initial management of acute stroke and transient ischaemic attack (TIA). NICE Clinical Guideline [CG68]. July 2008.
- Management of patients with stroke or TIA: assessment, investigation, immediate management and secondary prevention. SIGN Guideline 108. December 2008.
- Furie KL, Kasner SE, Adams RJ, et al. Guidelines for the prevention of stroke in patients with stroke or transient ischemic attack: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke 2011; 42:227-276.
