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Comparative safety and effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation in clinical practice in Scotland
ConclusionsAll DOACs were similarly effective in preventing strokes and systemic embolisms, while patients being treated with rivaroxaban exhibited the highest bleeding risks. Observed differences in the risks of all ‐cause mortality, myocardial infarction, and pulmonary embolism warrant further research.
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - November 13, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tanja Mueller, Samantha Alvarez ‐Madrazo, Chris Robertson, Olivia Wu, Marion Bennie Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research