Association between rates of ischemic stroke and all-cause mortality with the Watchman device compared to warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation

CONCLUSION: While DOACs were associated with lower ischemic stroke rates, treatment with the Watchman device was associated with lower all-cause mortality. Patients placed on the Watchman device due to DOAC contraindications may benefit from its lower all-cause mortality risk.PMID:38174006 | PMC:PMC10761157 | DOI:10.1080/08998280.2023.2269354

Source: Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings - January 4, 2024 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Bright Etumuse Brittany Miles Source Type: research