Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Vitamin K Antagonists in Oldest Old Patients: A Prospective Study

Volume: 19, Issue: 11, Pages: 936 - 941
Published: Nov 1, 2018
Abstract
The safety of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in oldest old patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) in daily clinical practice has not been systematically assessed. This study examined the safety of DOACs and dicumarol (a vitamin K antagonist) in NVAF geriatric patients.Prospective study from January 2010 through June 2015, with follow-up through January 2016.Geriatric medicine department at a tertiary hospital.A total of 554...
Paper Details
Title
Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Vitamin K Antagonists in Oldest Old Patients: A Prospective Study
Published Date
Nov 1, 2018
Volume
19
Issue
11
Pages
936 - 941
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