Improvement in use of anticoagulation therapy in patients with ischemic stroke: Results from Get With The Guidelines–Stroke
Lewis W, Fonarow G, Grau-Sepulveda M, Smith E, Bhatt D, Hernandez A, Olson D, Peterson E, Schwamm L. Improvement in use of anticoagulation therapy in patients with ischemic stroke: Results from Get With The Guidelines–Stroke. American Heart Journal 2011, 162: 692-699.e2. PMID: 21982662, DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2011.07.019.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTransient ischemic attackUse of anticoagulationAtrial fibrillationAnticoagulation therapyGWTG-StrokeEligible patientsStroke patientsIschemic stroke/transient ischemic attackJoint Commission Primary Stroke CentersStroke/transient ischemic attackEligible AF patientsGuidelines-Stroke programIschemic stroke patientsPrimary stroke centerHospital-level characteristicsAnticoagulation useGuidelines-StrokeIschemic attackThromboembolic eventsHospital dischargeIschemic strokeOlder patientsStroke centersAF patientsHispanic patients