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Rivaroxaban Versus Dabigatran or Warfarin in Real-World Studies of Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Clinical Sciences
Conclusions—In this systematic review and meta-analysis, rivaroxaban was as effective as dabigatran, but was more effective than warfarin for the prevention of stroke/thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation patients. Major bleeding risk was significantly higher with rivaroxaban than with dabigatran, as was all-cause mortality and gastrointestinal bleeding. Rivaroxaban was comparable to warfarin for major bleeding, with an increased risk in gastrointestinal bleeding and decreased risk of intracranial hemorrhage.
Source: Stroke - March 27, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ying Bai, Hai Deng, Alena Shantsila, Gregory Y.H. Lip Tags: Meta Analysis, Quality and Outcomes Original Contributions Source Type: research

Intravenous Thrombolysis With Recombinant Tissue-Type Plasminogen Activator in a Stroke Patient Receiving Dabigatran Anticoagulant After Antagonization With Idarucizumab Brief Reports
Conclusions— This case represents a new therapeutic paradigm. It is further supported by in vitro data showing no nonspecific interactions of idarucizumab with recombinant tissue-type plasminogen activator–induced thrombolysis. Thus, patients effectively anticoagulated with dabigatran who were previously contraindicated for thrombolytic therapy in this situation may now receive treatment because of the ability to rapidly reverse the anticoagulant activity of dabigatran with idarucizumab.
Source: Stroke - June 26, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Berrouschot, J., Stoll, A., Hogh, T., Eschenfelder, C. C. Tags: Cerebrovascular Procedures, Ischemic Stroke Brief Reports Source Type: research