The most recent oral direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI) for acute stroke prevention is:

Ans. c. Dabigatran (Ref Katzung 11 /e p594)The most recent oral direct thrombin inhibitor (DTI) for acute stroke prevention is Dabigatran."In August 2011, Dabigatran was also licensed for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation by the European authorities, after approval for this indication was received in October 2010 in USA.-