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Non-Vitamin K Antagonists versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Valves: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Patients with bioprosthetic heart valves and valve repair with concomitant atrial fibrillation are at an increased risk of thromboembolic events.1-5 Until recently, there was a paucity of randomized data to guide the optimal anticoagulation strategy in this patient population. In a prior meta-analysis of 4 randomized studies in patients with atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease, excluding significant mitral stenosis and mechanical valves, there was a significant reduction in the risk of stroke or systemic embolism with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) vs.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - October 7, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Rhanderson Cardoso, Caique M.P. Ternes, Gustavo B. Justino, Amanda Fernandes, Ana Vitoria Rocha, Leonardo Knijnik, Andre d'Avila, Renato D. Lopes Tags: Clinical Research Study Source Type: research
