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Atrial Fibrillation

08/26/2014

Bernie is a 68-year-old Caucasian male treated with warfarin for atrial fibrillation. He has been taking warfarin for 3 years, and has been so successful with its use that his interval between visits has...

08/26/2014

Research Summaries

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Apixaban Lowers GI Bleeding Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

11/04/2022

In a recent study, researchers examined the efficacy and impact of various direct oral anticoagulants on multiple health outcomes in individuals with atrial fibrillation.

11/04/2022

Anticoagulation

Are DOACs Safer Than Warfarin for Patients With AFib?

04/30/2020

Because the safety of individual DOACs relative to warfarin for specific bleeding outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation is unclear, the researchers compared the safety of 3 DOACs with the safety of...

04/30/2020

Anticoagulation

Adding Aspirin to Warfarin Therapy Could Raise Bleeding Risk

03/05/2019

Despite a lack of clear therapeutic indication, many patients receiving anticoagulation therapy with warfarin are also treated with aspirin. In a recent study, researchers sought to evaluate the frequency...

03/05/2019

Bleeding Risk

Which Oral Anticoagulant Confers the Lowest GI Bleeding Risk?

12/05/2018

Although previous observation data has suggested that certain non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants convey different risks of gastrointestinal bleeding, the clinical importance of anticoagulant choice, and how...

12/05/2018

Anticoagulation

Can DOACs Prevent Thromboembolic Events in Patients With Morbid Obesity?

10/18/2018

At CHEST 2018, researchers presented research that can help determine whether direct oral anticoagulants are safe and effective when compared with warfarin.

10/18/2018

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