Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Obese Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
ConclusionsIn this large cohort of obese Veterans Health Administration system patients, the use of DOACs resulted in lower hemorrhagic complications than warfarin while maintaining efficacy on ischemic stroke prevention.
Source: Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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