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Vitamin-K-antagonist phenprocoumon versus direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: a real-world analysis of German claims data
Conclusions The small superiority or non-inferiority of DOACs over warfarin seen in the RCTs might not translate into relevant advantages of DOACs over phenprocoumon. To confirm the hypothesis, an RCT with phenprocoumon is needed. Next to the safety and effectiveness assessments other factors might also play a substantial role in the decision on the right OAC for stroke prevention.
Source: BMJ Open - January 2, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Warkentin, L., Klohn, F., Deiters, B., Kühlein, T., Hueber, S. Tags: Open access, Pharmacology and therapeutics Source Type: research

Antidepressants and the Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke in the Elderly: a Nested Case –Control Study
ConclusionOur study shows that the use of medications inhibiting serotonin and/or noradrenaline reuptake increases the risk of HS in patients aged 65  years and older and that the risk varies across individual ADs.
Source: Drug Safety - June 3, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Uptake in antithrombotic treatment and its association with stroke incidence in atrial fibrillation: insights from a large German claims database
ConclusionBetween 2011 and 2016, the use of guideline-conform antithrombotic therapy in Germany has significantly increased. This was associated with a significant decline in strokes without an increased incidence of bleeding complications.
Source: Clinical Research in Cardiology - February 15, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research