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Ying Xian

Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology
Neurology, Neurocritical Care
200 Morris St, Duke Box 3850, Durham, NC 27701
PO Box 17969, Durham, NC 27715

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology · 2021 - Present Neurology, Neurocritical Care, Neurology

Recent Publications


Aspirin-ticagrelor use after mild acute ischemic stroke: Findings from the get with the guidelines-stroke registry.

Journal Article J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis · March 2026 BACKGROUND: Recent guidelines suggest that aspirin-ticagrelor may be considered for stroke prevention after mild acute ischemic stroke. However, it is unclear how commonly this dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) regimen is used in practice. METHODS: We perfo ... Full text Link to item Cite

Triptan Initiation and Cerebrovascular Events in Patients With Migraine: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · February 17, 2026 BACKGROUND: Triptan medications are proposed as an association of cerebral ischemic stroke in patients with migraine, but population-based data on this are lacking. METHODS: A retrospective, observational, cohort study was performed using computerized clai ... Full text Link to item Cite

Timeliness of Care for Transferred and Directly Admitted Patients With Anticoagulation-Associated Intracerebral Hemorrhage.

Journal Article J Am Heart Assoc · February 17, 2026 BACKGROUND: Patients with anticoagulation-associated intracerebral hemorrhage are often transferred from the presenting hospital to one with additional resources. Understanding differences in timeliness and care, including anticoagulant reversal, between t ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


NINDS Research Education Programs for Residents and Fellows in Neurosurgery

Inst. Training Prgm or CMEMentor · Awarded by National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke · 2009 - 2025

Balancing Risks and Benefits of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Older Ischemic Stroke Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

ResearchPrincipal Investigator · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2021

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