Anemia predicts thromboembolic events, bleeding complications and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation: Insights form the RE‐LY trial
ConclusionsAnemia is associated with a raised risk of thromboembolic events, bleeding complications and mortality in anticoagulated patients with AF. These findings suggest that patients with anemia should be monitored closely during all types of anticoagulant treatment.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Category: Hematology Authors: B. Daan Westenbrink, Marco Alings, Stuart J. Connolly, John Eikelboom, Michael D. Ezekowitz, Jonas Oldgren, Sean Yang, Janice Pongue, Salim Yusuf, Lars Wallentin, W.H. Gilst Tags: Original Article ‐ Cardiovascular Medicine Source Type: research
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