Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with Concomitant Hyperthyroidism.

CONCLUSION: Among NVAF Asian patients with concomitant hyperthyroidism, DOACs may be an effective and safer alternative to warfarin. Thromboprophylaxis with DOACs may be considered for such patients, and it is important to validate this finding in further prospective study.
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Source: The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism - February 2, 2020 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chan YH, Wu LS, See LC, Liu JR, Chang SH, Chao TF, Yeh YH, Kuo CT, Lee HF, Lip GYH Tags: J Clin Endocrinol Metab Source Type: research