Stroke; a journal of cerebral circulation
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
Current strategies of secondary prevention after a cerebrovascular event: the Vienna stroke registry.
Oral anticoagulation (OAC) and antiplatelet drugs are effective in the secondary prevention of ischemic cerebrovascular events. Only few data exist about the factors influencing the choice of a specific therapy for secondary prevention in patients with a recent stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). ⋯ Current recommendations are applied in clinical practice, but great variability between different centers remains. More clearly defined guidelines for indications for, as well as contraindications against, a specific therapy are necessary.