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Help Desk Answers: Do novel oral anticoagulants safely prevent stroke in patients with nonvalvular A-fib?
Abstract Yes. Dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixaban are safe and effective compared with warfarin for preventing stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. These novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are noninferior in reducing the number of strokes and systemic emboli and in lowering all-cause mortality while not increasing major bleeding complications and hemorrhagic events. PMID: 27474824 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - May 31, 2016 Category: Practice Management Authors: Siewert R, Hostetter J Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research

PURLs: Should you bypass anticoagulant "bridging" before and after surgery?
Abstract Skipping perioperative use of LMWH in low- and moderate-risk patients on warfarin for atrial fibrillation doesn't increase their risk of stroke or bleeding. PMID: 26845002 [PubMed - in process]
Source: The Journal of Family Practice - December 1, 2015 Category: Practice Management Authors: Jarrett JB, Schaffer T, Rowland K Tags: J Fam Pract Source Type: research