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The Efficacy of Rivaroxaban in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common form of cardiac arrhythmia, is a major risk factor for cardioembolic stroke. Dose-adjusted warfarin has been the gold standard for stroke prophylaxis in moderate- to high-risk patients with AF. However, the use of warfarin therapy is greatly limited by its narrow therapeutic window, numerous dietary restrictions, and drug–drug interactions, and an increased risk of hemorrhage. As a result, great emphasis has been placed on developing a new anticoagulant agent with fewer risks and limitations. Current data suggest that the oral direct factor Xa inhibitor rivaroxaban is a safe and ...
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - September 1, 2014 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Therapeutic Review Source Type: research
