Efficacy and safety of dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and warfarin for stroke prevention in Chinese patients with atrial fibrillation: the Hong Kong Atrial Fibrillation Project
ConclusionsIn Chinese AF patients, the benefits of warfarin therapy for stroke prevention and ICH reduction depend on TTR. Of the treatments compared, dabigatran, as well as rivaroxaban 20 mg daily, was associated with lowest ischemic stroke and ICH rates.
Source: Clinical Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Wen ‐Hua Li, Duo Huang, Chern‐En Chiang, Chu‐Pak Lau, Hung‐Fat Tse, Esther W. Chan, Ian C.K. Wong, Gregory Y. H. Lip, Pak‐Hei Chan, Chung‐Wah Siu Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research
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