The Effect of Stroke and Stroke Prophylaxis With Aspirin or Warfarin on Quality of Life
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 9 September 1996
Brian F. Gage
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Patients' utilities for stroke prophylaxis and anticipated stroke vary substantially, highlighting the relevance of incorporating patient preferences when choosing stroke proPHylaxis.
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Patients' utilities for stroke prophylaxis and anticipated stroke vary substantially. Many patients view the quality of life with major stroke as tantamount to or worse than death. These findings highlight the relevance of incorporating patient preferences when choosing stroke prophylaxis.
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