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Anticoagulation timing after ischemic stroke — imaging factors (size/HT) and why repeat CT matters (Advanced)

Advanced course: timing of anticoagulation after ischemic stroke (e.g., for AFib) depends on infarct size, hemorrhagic transformation risk, and follow-up imaging. Learn what CT/MRI findings influence decisions and what questions caregivers can ask

FoundationsCaregiverAdvanced55 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Understand why anticoagulation timing is individualized after stroke
  • Recognize imaging factors: infarct size, hemorrhagic transformation, microbleeds
  • Understand why repeat CT/MRI may be ordered before starting anticoagulants
  • Prepare caregiver questions for shared decision-making

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Starting anticoagulation too early can increase bleeding risk in some strokes.

Question 2

2. Clinicians often consider…

Question 3

3. Repeat CT may be done to…