132 Antithrombotic Prescribing Practices in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Presenting with Acute Ischemic Stroke while on Oral Anticoagulation

Introduction: Therapeutic anticoagulation (AC) reduces the risk of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in patients with atrial fibrillation, although events still occur. Management of antithrombotic therapy following a stroke varies greatly with limited evidence to guide treatment. We evaluated prescribing practice at our institution and the impact on recurrent ischemic events.