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Comparison of Dabigatran Versus Warfarin Treatment for the Prevention of New Cerebral Lesions in Valvular Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common arrhythmias in the United States and is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolic events.1 The American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Rhythm Society guidelines recommend oral anticoagulation with either warfarin or oral non-vitamin K antagonists for patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation with a high risk for ischemic stroke based on the CHA2DS2-VASc score.2 The recently published article “Comparison of Dabigatran Versus Warfarin Treatment for Prevention of New Cerebral Lesions in Valvular Atrial Fibrillation” discussed the efficacy of...
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - October 7, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Marwa S.H. Abrahim, Olufemi Sofola-James, Zeina Bani Hani Source Type: research

Effectiveness and safety of oral anticoagulants in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation
Conclusion In this nationwide cohort study of patients ≥75 years initiating oral anticoagulation for AF, standard and reduced dose NOACs were associated with similar risks of stroke/SE as warfarin and lower or similar risks of bleeding. The NOACs seem to be a safe option also in elderly patients.
Source: Heart - February 16, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rutherford, O.-C. W., Jonasson, C., Ghanima, W., Söderdahl, F., Halvorsen, S. Tags: Open access Arrhythmias and sudden death Source Type: research

Atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease: a review on the optimal use of oral anticoagulants
Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2021 Sep 24;22(3):635-648. doi: 10.31083/j.rcm2203074.ABSTRACTAtrial fibrillation (AF) represents the most prevalent supraventricular arrhythmia in adults population and up to 15% of AF patients undergo percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for coronary artery disease (CAD) during their life. While oral anticoagulants (OACs) exert a protective effect in the setting of stroke prevention and systemic embolization in AF patients, patients undergoing PCI are recommended to receive dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, recurrent myocardial infarction and stent thromb...
Source: Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine - September 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Pier Paolo Bocchino Filippo Angelini Elisabetta Toso Source Type: research

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