Module
Internist module: Antiplatelet vs anticoagulation after stroke (outpatient decision framework)
An internist-focused framework to understand why a patient is on antiplatelet vs anticoagulant therapy, how stroke mechanism drives decisions, and what questions to ask neurology/cardiology (no prescribing specifics)
ClinicianClinicianAdvanced30 minClinical (pro)
Educational only
Educational only — prescribing decisions require individualized risk/benefit analysis and guideline-concordant specialist input.
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For suspected stroke recurrence or major bleeding, activate emergency care.
What you'll learn
- Map stroke mechanisms to typical antithrombotic strategies (conceptually)
- Recognize red-flag combinations (dual therapy, triple therapy) requiring specialist alignment
- Standardize documentation of indication + planned duration
Mechanism-first thinking
- Cardioembolic
- Large artery
- Small vessel
- Other
Therapy buckets
- Antiplatelet
- Anticoagulant
- Combination scenarios
Safety
- Bleeding risk
- Falls
- Procedures
Documentation
- Indication
- Duration
- Follow-up owner
Practice check
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