J Stroke.  2022 Jan;24(1):166-175. 10.5853/jos.2021.02628.

2022 Update of the Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke: Antithrombotic Therapy for Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack

• Park HK
• Ko SB
• Jung KH
• Jang MU
• Kim DH
• Kim JT
• Choi JC
• Jeong HS
• Kim C
• Heo JH
• Rha JH
• Kwon SU
• Kim JS
• Lee BC
• Bae HJ
• Yoon BW
• Hong KS

• KMID: 2525345
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5853/jos.2021.02628

Abstract

Antithrombotic therapy is a cornerstone of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) management and secondary stroke prevention. Since the first version of the Korean Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for stroke was issued in 2009, significant progress has been made in antithrombotic therapy for patients with AIS, including dual antiplatelet therapy in acute minor ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic stroke and early oral anticoagulation in AIS with atrial fibrillation. The evidence is widely accepted by stroke experts and has changed clinical practice. Accordingly, the CPG Committee of the Korean Stroke Society (KSS) decided to update the Korean Stroke CPG for antithrombotic therapy for AIS. The writing members of the CPG committee of the KSS reviewed recent evidence, including clinical trials and relevant literature, and revised recommendations. A total of 35 experts were invited from the KSS to reach a consensus on the revised recommendations. The current guideline update aims to assist healthcare providers in making well-informed decisions and improving the quality of acute stroke care. However, the ultimate treatment decision should be made using a holistic approach, considering the specific medical conditions of individual patients.

Keyword

Acute ischemic stroke; Antithrombotic therapy; Guideline

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