Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2024; 121(5): e20240008

The Challenge of Effective Secondary Stroke Prophylaxis in Chagas Patients

Vinícius Viana Abreu Montanaro ORCID logo

DOI: 10.36660/abc.20240008i

The recent update on the guideline for the management of cardiomyopathy in Chagas disease brings several significant improvements. The evidence on etiological stroke investigation, management of secondary prophylaxis, and overall epidemiology are all of vital importance for clinicians to improve treatment for these patients.

One concern that arises from the guideline pertains to the indication of oral anticoagulation, particularly the suggestion that any previous ischemic stroke would warrant such intervention.

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The Challenge of Effective Secondary Stroke Prophylaxis in Chagas Patients

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