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What is the chance of getting stroke while on medications?

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Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Medically reviewed by

Dr. Nithila. A

Published At July 5, 2019
Reviewed AtSeptember 25, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My mom had a stroke two years ago related to atrial fibrillation (AFib). They put her on Eliquis, maximum dose. Last week she had another stroke, and they believe it is heart-related. They are still puzzled though and have added a baby Aspirin a day on top of the Eliquis. Has anyone heard of a recurrent stroke while on this medication? I am not 100 % confident in their decision. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Recurrent strokes are very common. As your mom have atrial fibrillation, she must be on regular anticoagulants for prevention of stroke. But as now she has developed new stroke while taking anticoagulants, Its right decision to add ecosprin for further prevention of stroke. Must check your mom's compliance of medicines (if she was taking it regularly or intermittently skipping medicines). Also she should be evaluated for other risk factors of stroke. Investigations to be done are computed tomography (CT) angio neck and brain vessels, 2D Echo or transesophageal echo and serum homocysteine.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Hitesh Kumar
Dr. Hitesh Kumar

Neurology

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