Two Phase III trials found that apixaban was more effective for stroke prevention than either aspirin or warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with a similar (versus aspirin ...

Our study is a step toward developing evidence-based clinical guidance to suggest apixaban as a safer choice than warfarin or rivaroxaban in the older AF population with HIV," the authors wrote.

Commonly prescribed anti-coagulants include warfarin (Coumadin), rivaroxaban, dabigatran, and apixaban.

In patients with AF, apixaban is more effective than either warfarin or aspirin for stroke prevention, with an acceptable safety profile.

We describe the incidence, location, and severity of bleeding with apixaban and warfarin in the ARISTOTLE trial. Methods: Major bleeding was defined as overt bleeding with a decrease in hemoglobin of ...

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With the factor XI inhibitor, clinicians may have more flexibility when managing anticoagulation in this common scenario.

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