2011
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
2008
Differential Use of Warfarin for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Various Types of Atrial Fibrillation
Lewis W, Fonarow G, LaBresh K, Cannon C, Pan W, Super D, Sorof S, Schwamm L. Differential Use of Warfarin for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients With Various Types of Atrial Fibrillation. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2008, 103: 227-231. PMID: 19121441, PMCID: PMC3086549, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2008.08.062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsECG-documented atrial fibrillationType of AFAtrial fibrillationQuality Improvement ProgramEligible patientsStroke preventionHistory of AFForm of AFSuch high-risk groupsSecondary stroke preventionTransient ischemic attackParoxysmal atrial fibrillationHigh-risk groupAnticoagulation guidelinesIschemic attackWarfarin useAnticoagulation therapyThromboembolic eventsElderly patientsHospital dischargeIschemic strokePresent admissionWarfarin therapyWarfarin treatmentMedical history