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CURRENT CARDIOLOGY REPORTS
Volume 23, Issue 4, Pages -Publisher
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11886-021-01456-9
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Direct oral anticoagulants; Obesity; Chronic kidney disease; Elderly; Non-valvular atrial fibrillation; Venous thromboembolism
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Direct oral anticoagulants may be a safe and effective alternative to warfarin for the treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation in obese patients, elderly patients, and patients with chronic kidney disease.
Purpose of ReviewThe purpose of this review is to examine the safety and effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants and provide recommendations for the treatment of venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation in obese patients, elderly patients, and patients with chronic kidney disease.Recent FindingsMultiple retrospective cohort studies have shown no difference in bleeding, stroke, or venous thromboembolism outcomes between DOACs and warfarin in patients who are obese, elderly, or those with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis. Some studies have shown that DOACs have a lower bleeding risk than warfarin in these populations.SummaryDOACs may be a safe and effective alternative to warfarin for the prevention of stroke in atrial fibrillation patients who are obese, elderly, or those with chronic kidney disease or on dialysis. Apixaban may improve clinical outcomes by lowering the risk of bleeding versus warfarin. DOACs may also be an effective and safe alternative to warfarin for the treatment of venous thromboembolism in obese patients; however, additional studies are needed to assess their use in elderly patients and those with CKD.
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