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P.075 Incidence of Stroke Associated With Antithrombotic Agent Interruption

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 January 2022

HE Snyder
Affiliation:
(St. Catharines)*
A Cao
Affiliation:
(St. Catharines)
R Rana
Affiliation:
(St. Catharines)
L Li
Affiliation:
(St. Catharines)
F Masood
Affiliation:
(St. Catharines)
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Abstract

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Background: Antithrombotic medications are used in the primary and secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. Previous studies have identified that up to 5.2% of ischemic strokes are associated with antithrombotic interruption, leading to significant mortality and healthcare burden. Our study aims to identify the prevalence of ischemic strokes presenting to a regional stroke centre associated with antithrombotic interruption, and to understand common reasons for medication interruption. Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed, which included 193 patients with ischemic stroke presenting to Greater Niagara General Hospital from January 2018-December 2019. Baseline demographics were recorded and patient medical records were reviewed for evidence of antithrombotic interruptions. Results: Table 1. Conclusions: Our cohort identified a significant proportion (8.3%) of ischemic strokes with documented antithrombotic interruption. Most common reasons for interruption were non-adherence and discontinuation due to previous adverse event. The results identify possible areas for improvement within patient education and safe re-initiation of antithrombotics following adverse events.

Baseline DemographicsTotal Population (n=193)
Median Age (mean)76 (72.8)
Male Sex (%)107 (55%)
Prior Ischemic Stroke (%)65 (34%)
Atrial Fibrillation (%)58 (30%)
Smoking History (%)66 (34%)
Dyslipidemia (%)102 (53%)
Hypertension (%)144 (75%)
Diabetes (%)54 (28%)
Median Baseline NIHSS5
Median INR1
On Antithrombotic72 (37%)
Antiplatelet (%)40 (21%)56%
Anticoagulant (%)32 (16%)44%
Antithrombotic Interruption16 (8.3%)
Non-adherent5 (2.6%)31%
Discontinued Due to Adverse Event7 (3.6%)44%
Perioperative/Periprocedural Discontinuation1 (0.5%)6%
Other/Unclear3 (1.6%)19%

Type
Poster Presentations
Copyright
© The Author(s), 2021. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation