Table 3

Summary of outcomes by treatment

TreatmentTotal patientsStroke rate (%)
None*44124
AntiplateletsASA† alone2465
Plavix alone10
ASA† and Plavix340
Any antiplatelet or combination2604
AnticoagulationWarfarin alone813
Heparin alone4652
Any anticoagulation or combination4783
Any antiplatelet or anticoagulation11453
EndovascularStent or coil1819
Any treatment (medical, endovascular)20313
SurgeryOpen repair30
  • *No treatment often due to contraindications to coagulation or planned withdrawal of care.

  • †81 mg or 325 mg.

  • ASA, acetylsalicylic acid.