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Dose Specific Effectiveness and Safety of DOACs in Patients with Non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation: a Canadian Retrospective Cohort Study
Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) have been proven to be effective and safe for prevention of ischemic stroke and systemic embolism in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). However, suboptimal adherence, variable dosing and use in patient populations that otherwise would have been excluded from clinical trials may impact the efficacy and safety profile of DOACs in a routine care setting. We compared stroke, bleeding, and mortality rates on and off therapy for standard and low-dose DOACs (apixaban, rivaroxaban, dabigatran) versus warfarin in a Canadian cohort.
Source: Thrombosis Research - May 10, 2021 Category: Hematology Authors: Elham Rahme, Richard Godin, Hacene Nedjar, Kaberi Dasgupta, Vicky Tagalakis Source Type: research

1. Abstract Title: Management of Cerebral Vein Thrombosis in a Large Canadian Tertiary Hospital
Introduction: Cerebral vein thrombosis (CVT) is an uncommon cause of stroke and is more likely to affect young adults and children. Women have a three-fold increased risk compared to men, owing to gender specific factors such as oral contraceptive use (OCP), pregnancy, and hormone replacement therapies. The presenting symptoms of CVT are non-specific and include headache, seizure, focal neurological deficits, or coma as the most severe presentation. The rarity and variable symptoms of the disease leads to delayed diagnosis and implementation of treatment.
Source: Thrombosis Research - October 1, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Lana Castellucci, Philip Chiang Source Type: research