Anemia Is Associated With Bleeding and Mortality, but Not Stroke, in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: Insights From the ARISTOTLE Trial

Conclusions Chronic anemia is associated with a higher incidence of bleeding complications and mortality, but not of stroke, in anticoagulated patients with AF. Apixaban is an attractive anticoagulant for stroke prevention in patients with AF with or without anemia.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research