The Lancet Haematology
Retrospective analysis of data evaluating safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants and warfarin in 795 morbidly obese patients (BMI>40kg/m2) suggests concludes similar efficacy and safety of apixaban and rivaroxaban, compared to warfarin in patients with AF and VTE.
European Heart Journal
Study (n=1,859) showed no significant difference in major cardiovascular events occurring in 9.7% ticagrelor patients vs. 8.2% aspirin patients [HR 1.19; 95% CI 0.87–1.62; p= 0.28]), or in major bleeding. RCT was terminated early & underpowered however due to recruitment issues.
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