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Endovascular treatment for ischaemic stroke patients with and without atrial fibrillation, and the effects of adjunctive pharmacotherapy: a narrative review
Expert Opin Pharmacother. 2022 Dec 21. doi: 10.1080/14656566.2022.2161362. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) is associated with good clinical outcomes in anterior circulation ischaemic stroke. The impact of EVT on clinical outcomes in patients with ischaemic stroke with and without atrial fibrillation, and the effect of adjunctive pharmacological therapies with EVT, remains unclear.AREAS COVERED: The goal of this narrative review aims to provide an overview of studies which have examined: 1) associations between EVT and outcomes for patients following ischaemic stroke, 2) associati...
Source: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy - December 21, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Muath Alobaida Gregory Y H Lip Deirdre A Lane Dimitrios Sagris Andrew Hill Stephanie L Harrison Source Type: research

Pharmacological and Non-pharmacological Treatments for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
AbstractAtrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant risk of stroke and other thromboembolic events, which can be effectively prevented using oral anticoagulation (OAC) with either vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) or non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs) dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, or edoxaban. Until recently, VKAs were the only available means for OAC treatment. NOACs had similar efficacy and were safer than or as safe as warfarin with respect to reduced rates of hemorrhagic stroke or other intracranial bleeding in the respective pivotal randomized clinical trials (RCTs) of stroke prevention in non-valvular AF...
Source: Advances in Therapy - September 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Risk of major bleeding and stroke associated with the use of vitamin K antagonists, nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants and aspirin in patients with atrial fibrillation: a cohort study
ConclusionsNOACs were associated with a higher risk on gastrointestinal bleeding, particularly in women. The use of NOACs in patients who are vulnerable for this type of bleeding should be carefully considered. NOACs and VKAs are equally effective in preventing stroke. Aspirin was not effective in the prevention of stroke in AF.
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - March 24, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Emilie M. Gieling, Hendrika A. Ham, Hein Onzenoort, Jacqueline Bos, Cornelis Kramers, Anthonius Boer, Frank Vries, Andrea M. Burden Tags: PHARMACOEPIDEMIOLOGY Source Type: research

Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation: safety issues in the elderly.
Abstract INTRODUCTION: Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are increasingly used for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). Since NOACs are predominantly used in the elderly with AF at high risk for stroke and bleeding and with comorbidities requiring polypharmacy, it is important to assess their safety and efficacy in this population. AREAS COVERED: We review changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics observed with senescence and the effect on NOACs and drug and food interactions. We also provide an update on challenges related to NOAC use in situations that incre...
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - October 27, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Ajam T, Cumpian TL, Tilkens BL, Jahangir IA, Frost J, Ceretto C, Jahangir A Tags: Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol Source Type: research

Comparative risks of bleeding, ischemic stroke and mortality with direct oral anticoagulants versus phenprocoumon in patients with atrial fibrillation
ConclusionsWith rivaroxaban, no significant differences were observed compared to phenprocoumon with regard to hospitalized bleedings or ischemic strokes. Dabigatran was associated with fewer bleedings and a similar risk of ischemic strokes compared to phenprocoumon. Apixaban was also associated with fewer bleedings but was unexpectedly associated with more ischemic strokes, possibly reflecting selective prescribing. The association of rivaroxaban with higher all-cause mortality unrelated to bleedings or strokes has been described previously but remains to be explained.
Source: European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - June 16, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Current and emerging pharmacotherapy for ischemic stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation.
Authors: Székely O, Miyazawa K, Lip GYH Abstract INTRODUCTION: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates due to thromboembolic complications, and anticoagulation is central to the management of this common arrhythmia to prevent acute thromboembolic events. The traditional anticoagulants: heparin, fondaparinux, and vitamin K antagonists (VKA, e.g. warfarin, acenocoumarol or phenprocoumin) have long served as pharmacotherapy for ischemic stroke prophylaxis. Areas covered: In this review article, the authors provide an overview on current and emerging pharmacotherapy for ischemic ...
Source: Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy - October 27, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Expert Opin Pharmacother Source Type: research

Cost-effectiveness of dabigatran compared with rivaroxaban for prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation in China.
Abstract PURPOSE: In China, dabigatran and rivaroxaban are the only approved non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). The goal of this article was to assess the cost-effectiveness of dabigatran versus rivaroxaban for the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in Chinese patients with AF from the perspective of the Chinese health care system. METHODS: A Markov model was constructed to estimate the cost-effectiveness of dabigatran versus rivaroxaban. Clinical events were modeled for a lifetime horizon, based on clinical efficacy data from indirect treatment...
Source: Clinical Therapeutics - January 9, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Dong SJ, Wu B, Zhai SD, Zhang YJ, Chu YB, Gupta P, Li YH Tags: Clin Ther Source Type: research

Selecting the right anticoagulant for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation
CONCLUSIONS: Non-valvular AF patients on apixaban had lower rates of thromboembolic events than the patients on acenocumarol. This article will serve as a reminder of the positive health and financial outcomes of apixaban use, especially to those healthcare systems that are still oblivious to the decrease in economic burden and gain in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) by the long-term use of NOACS/ DOACS instead of the AVK anticoagulants.PMID:34286492 | DOI:10.26355/eurrev_202107_26241
Source: Pharmacological Reviews - July 21, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: N R Kundnani C I Rosca A Sharma A Tudor M S Rosca D D Nisulescu H S Branea V Mocanu D C Crisan D R Buzas S Morariu D F Lighezan Source Type: research