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Reservations against new oral anticoagulants after stroke and cerebral bleeding
Abstract: Dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban are the new oral anticoagulants (NOAC) which have been investigated in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) for primary and secondary prevention of stroke and thromboembolism. In these trials NOAC had a similar efficacy and safety profile compared to traditional vitamin-K-antagonists such as warfarin. We advise caution in the use of NOAC in patients with stroke or cerebral hemorrhage because of the following reasons:1) Patients with cerebral bleeding were excluded from the trials. 2) Stroke within 14days and severe stroke within 6months before screening were exclusion crite...
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - April 29, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Claudia Stöllberger, Josef Finsterer Tags: Opinion Source Type: research

Novel oral anticoagulants in secondary prevention of stroke
In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) oral anticoagulation with vitamin-K antagonists (warfarin, phenprocoumon) is effective both for primary and secondary stroke prevention yielding a 60–70% relative reduction in stroke risk compared with placebo, as well as a mortality reduction of 26 percent. Vitamin-K antagonists have a number of well documented shortcomings. Recently the results of randomised trials for three new oral anticoagulants that do not exhibit the limitations of vitamin-K antagonists have been published. These include direct factor Xa inhibitors (rivaroxaban and apixaban) and a direct thrombin inhibitor...
Source: Best Practice and Research. Clinical Haematology - June 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: H.C. Diener, J.D. Easton, G.J. Hankey, R.G. Hart Source Type: research

Apixaban versus warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation according to prior warfarin use: Results from the Apixaban for Reduction in Stroke and Other Thromboembolic Events in Atrial Fibrillation trial
Background: Patients with atrial fibrillation who are vitamin K antagonist (VKA)-naive may have a higher risk of thrombosis and/or bleeding than VKA-experienced patients.Methods and results: Using data from ARISTOTLE, we assessed baseline characteristics and the treatment effect of apixaban versus warfarin in the VKA-naive and VKA-experienced cohorts. We compared rates of study drug discontinuation and time-in-therapeutic range. Overall, 7,800 (43%) were VKA naive, and 10,401 were VKA experienced. At baseline, both groups were similar with respect to age and congestive heart failure, hypertension, age, diabetes, stroke sco...
Source: American Heart Journal - July 26, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: David A. Garcia, Lars Wallentin, Renato D. Lopes, Laine Thomas, John H. Alexander, Elaine M. Hylek, Jack Ansell, Michael Hanna, Fernando Lanas, Greg Flaker, Patrick Commerford, Denis Xavier, Dragos Vinereanu, Hongqiu Yang, Christopher B. Granger Tags: Electrophysiology Source Type: research

Novel oral anticoagulants in secondary prevention of stroke
In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) oral anticoagulation with vitamin-K antagonists (warfarin, phenprocoumon) is effective both for primary and secondary stroke prevention yielding a 60–70% relative reduction in stroke risk compared with placebo, as well as a mortality reduction of 26 percent. Vitamin-K antagonists have a number of well documented shortcomings. Recently the results of randomised trials for three new oral anticoagulants that do not exhibit the limitations of vitamin-K antagonists have been published. These include direct factor Xa inhibitors (rivaroxaban and apixaban) and a direct thrombin inhibitor...
Source: Best Practice and Research. Clinical Haematology - June 1, 2013 Category: Hematology Authors: H.C. Diener, J.D. Easton, G.J. Hankey, R.G. Hart Source Type: research

Antivitamin k drugs in stroke prevention.
Abstract Among the different subtypes of ischaemic strokes, almost 20 % are of cardiac origin. Different are the causes of cardioembolic stroke, but the most common is the atrial fibrillation, a supraventricular arrhythmia. Appropriate use of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants after transient ischaemic attack (TIA) or ischaemic stroke depends on whether the underlying cause is cardioembolic or of presumed arterial origin. Adequate antiplatelet therapy is recommended for secondary prevention after cerebral ischaemia of presumed arterial origin, whether for patients with TIA and ischaemic stroke of cardiac origin...
Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - January 1, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Di Raimondo D, Tuttolomondo A, Butta C, Lucifora B, Licata G, Pinto A Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research

Relationship of the SAME-TT2R2score to poor quality anticoagulation, stroke, clinically relevant bleeding and mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation.
CONCLUSION We demonstrate that the SAME-TT2R2 score was predictive for an increasing risk of stroke/TE, severe bleeding, major BARC bleeding and death, reflecting poor anticoagulation control (and labile INRs) on VKA amongst our patients with AF. PMID: 24722973 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Chest - April 10, 2014 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lip GY, Haguenoer K, Saint-Etienne C, Fauchier L Tags: Chest Source Type: research

Current management of antithrombotic treatment in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation and prior history of stroke or transient ischemic attack.
Abstract Atrial fibrillation is the most frequent arrhythmia seen in clinical practice and is one of the most important risk factors for suffering a stroke. Strokes associated to atrial fibrillation are more severe, present higher mortality and disability rates, and there is a greater risk of recurrence. Consequently, both primary and secondary prevention of stroke associated to atrial fibrillation by means of suitable antithrombotic treatment is clearly essential in order to lower this risk. Chronic oral anticoagulants are the cornerstone of antithrombotic treatment in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillati...
Source: Revista de Neurologia - June 27, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Masjuan J, Alvarez-Sabin J, Blanco M, de Felipe A, Gil-Nunez A, Gallego-Cullere J, Vivancos J Tags: Rev Neurol Source Type: research

Reasons Underlying Non-Adherence to and Discontinuation of Anticoagulation in Secondary Stroke Prevention among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Conclusion: Nonadherence to OAC in stroke patients results from fear of potential complications or inconvenience and physicians' concerns regarding functional status. OAC should be initiated wherever possible during the in-hospital stay.Eur Neurol 2015;73:184-191
Source: European Neurology - January 24, 2015 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Higher risk of death and stroke in patients with persistent vs. paroxysmal atrial fibrillation: results from the ROCKET-AF Trial
Conclusion In patients with AF at moderate-to-high risk of stroke receiving anticoagulation, those with persistent AF have a higher risk of thrombo-embolic events and worse survival compared with paroxysmal AF.
Source: European Heart Journal - February 2, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steinberg, B. A., Hellkamp, A. S., Lokhnygina, Y., Patel, M. R., Breithardt, G., Hankey, G. J., Becker, R. C., Singer, D. E., Halperin, J. L., Hacke, W., Nessel, C. C., Berkowitz, S. D., Mahaffey, K. W., Fox, K. A. A., Califf, R. M., Piccini, J. P., on be Tags: Atrial fibrillation Source Type: research

Choosing the right drug to fit the patient when selecting oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
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Source: Journal of Internal Medicine - March 1, 2015 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Adrian M. Shields, Gregory Y. H. Lip Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant drugs for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic kidney disease.
Abstract Atrial fibrillation (AF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are disorders with increasing prevalence. The presence of CKD increases the risk of incident AF and vice versa, and the presence of AF may accelerate CKD progression. Nearly a third of patients with established CKD also have AF, whilst half of AF patients may have some degree of renal dysfunction. Both AF and CKD are associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, including significantly increased risk of stroke or systemic embolism. Oral anticoagulant therapy (OAC), either with vitamin K antagonists or with non-vitamin K oral ant...
Source: Current Medicinal Chemistry - February 10, 2016 Category: Chemistry Authors: Potpara TS, Jokic V, Dagres N, Larsen TB, Lane DA, Hindricks G, Lip GY Tags: Curr Med Chem Source Type: research

The Use of Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with History of Intra-Cranial Hemorrhage.
CONCLUSIONS: -Warfarin use may be beneficial for AF patients with prior ICH having a CHA2DS2-VASc score ≥6. Whether the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) could lower the threshold for treatment deserves further study. PMID: 26969761 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation - March 11, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Chao TF, Liu CJ, Liao JN, Wang KL, Lin YJ, Chang SL, Lo LW, Hu YF, Tuan TC, Chung FP, Chen TJ, Lip GY, Chen SA Tags: Circulation Source Type: research

The Role of Nonvitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs) in Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
This article reviews the available data on the use of NOACs for primary and secondary stroke prevention in AF patients and describes specific patient populations to guide clinician in making the informed decision regarding appropriate use of those agents. It also addresses the use of NOACs early after acute stroke and use of thrombolysis while on NOAC.
Source: Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports - March 28, 2016 Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research

Aspirin Instead of Oral Anticoagulant Prescription in Atrial Fibrillation Patients at Risk for Stroke
ConclusionsIn a large, real-world cardiac outpatient population of AF patients with a moderate to high risk of stroke, more than 1 in 3 were treated with aspirin alone without OAC. Specific patient characteristics predicted prescription of aspirin therapy over OAC.
Source: Journal of the American College of Cardiology - June 21, 2016 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research