Dabigatran Versus Warfarin: Effects on Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Strokes and Bleeding in Asians and Non-Asians With Atrial Fibrillation [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions— Hemorrhagic stroke rates were higher on warfarin in Asians versus non-Asians, despite similar blood pressure, younger age, and lower international normalized ratio values. Hemorrhagic strokes were significantly reduced by DE in both Asians and non-Asians. DE benefits were consistent across Asian and non-Asian subgroups. Clinical Trial Registration— URL: http://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00262600.

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Source: Stroke - June 24, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Hori, M., Connolly, S. J., Zhu, J., Liu, L. S., Lau, C.-P., Pais, P., Xavier, D., Kim, S. S., Omar, R., Dans, A. L., Tan, R. S., Chen, J.-H., Tanomsup, S., Watanabe, M., Koyanagi, M., Ezekowitz, M. D., Reilly, P. A., Wallentin, L., Yusuf, S., the RE-LY In Tags: Other anticoagulants, Embolic stroke Clinical Sciences Source Type: research