Keeping balance on stroke prevention: Eliquis may be the answer

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Afib is major cardioembolic source and anticoagulation treatment is a key for secondary stroke prevention NOAC use is beneficial in Patients with previous stroke or TIA. Guidelines recommend NOAC over VKA. Risks and benefits of OAC should be considered for Re-initiation of anticoagulation under supportive factors and patient’s condition Apixaban might be the good option for early anticoagulation in acute Cardioembolic stroke, esp in elderly, low weight, and CKD patients.