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GI Bleeding Up for New Users of Rivaroxaban
Compared with other DOACs, rivaroxaban linked to higher rates of GI bleeding overall and in an analysis restricted to patients with atrial fibrillation
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Kidney Impairment Influences Safety, Efficacy of Anticoagulants for AFib
Investigators found an incremental increase in risks from oral anticoagulants as kidney function decreased, highlighting the need for more research to better understand bleeding risk and net benefit of treatment in the CKD population.
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Rates of Adverse Events Lower With Apixaban for A-Fib in Older Adults
Apixaban the only direct oral anticoagulant linked to lower adverse event rates than warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation across frailty levels
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DOACs Appear Safer Than Warfarin Across Chronic Kidney Disease Stages
Although more research is needed, data suggest that the cardioprotective effect of direct oral anticoagulants may extend to patients with advanced CKD.
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Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants vs Warfarin in NVAF Patients
Findings may help with decision-making in this high-risk patient population.
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in Anticoagulant Initiation for A-Fib
Disparities seen among VA patients both for initiating any anticoagulant therapy and for initiating direct-acting oral anticoagulant use
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Effectiveness of Anticoagulants Compared for Valvular A-Fib
Risks for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, major bleeding events lower with DOACs overall as a class versus warfarin
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Pradaxa Approved to Treat, Prevent VTE in Pediatric Patients
Pradaxa oral pellets are supplied in child-resistant packets in 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 50mg, 110mg, and 150mg dosage strengths.
