Safety of the direct-acting anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: a meta-analysis

: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is known as one of the independent risk factors for stroke and might significantly increase its risk. Nowadays, direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been developed and demonstrated a more promising option to warfarin, the conclusion for safety is heterogeneous in different studies. It indicates the importance of comprehensive comparison of safety between DOACs and warfarin.
Source: Thrombosis Research - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research