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This #WorldStrokeDay, we are excited to share that a large international study led by Amsterdam UMC supports new treatment for cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), a rare type of stroke. The recently revealed results suggest that patients with CVT can be safely and efficaciously treated with direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). This finding has important implications for patient management. “In general, DOACs are more patient friendly, as they do not require dose adjustments based on plasma concentrations. They also have a lower risk of intracranial hemorrhage,” says Jonathan Coutinho, stroke neurologist and lead researcher. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eutxn_xd Amsterdam Cardiovascular Sciences #WorldStrokeDay #stroke #CVT #research #science