Sex-Specific Comparative Effectiveness of Oral Anticoagulants in Elderly Patients With Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation [Original Articles]

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The reduced risk of ischemic stroke in patients taking rivaroxaban, compared with dabigatran and warfarin, seems to be limited to men, whereas the higher risk of bleeding seems to be limited to women.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Palamaner Subash Shantha, G., Bhave, P. D., Girotra, S., Hodgson-Zingman, D., Mazur, A., Giudici, M., Chrischilles, E., Vaughan Sarrazin, M. S. Tags: Anticoagulants, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke Original Articles Source Type: research