A 72-year-old with AF and recent ischemic stroke (7 days ago) without hemorrhagic transformation is clinically stable. When should oral anticoagulatio...

Question

A 72-year-old with AF and recent ischemic stroke (7 days ago) without hemorrhagic transformation is clinically stable. When should oral anticoagulation be started?

Accepted Answer

After 4-14 days depending on severity

Answer

Immediately within 24 hours of stroke

Answer

After 1-3 days regardless of infarct size

Answer

Delay ≥30 days

Answer

Never restart due to stroke risk

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke-Anticoagulation Timing

A 72-year-old with AF and recent ischemic stroke (7 days ago) without hemorrhagic transformation is clinically stable. When should oral anticoagulation be started?