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New oral anticoagulants may slightly decrease all-cause mortality when compared to warfarin, meta-analysis suggests

In patients with atrial fibrillation, the advantages of all 4 new oral anticoagulants over warfarin seem to outweigh the risks, a new meta-analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/12/10/6.htm
10 Dec 2013

Use of warfarin down, DOACs up in commercially insured patients with cirrhosis, nonvalvular afib

While more than half of eligible patients with cirrhosis and concurrent nonvalvular atrial fibrillation did not receive anticoagulation between 2012 and 2019, use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) increased substantially during that time, a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/01/17/4.htm
17 Jan 2023

NSAIDs may increase bleeding, CV events when combined with antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents post-MI

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were associated with increased risk of bleeding and thrombotic events, even during short-term treatment, among patients receiving antithrombotic therapy after myocardial infarction (MI), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/03/2.htm
3 Mar 2015

Adding aspirin or NSAID to anticoagulant doubles bleeding risk

Taking aspirin or an NSAID while on anticoagulant therapy significantly increases the risk of bleeding in patients who have had a venous thromboembolism (VTE), a recent study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/22/5.htm
22 Apr 2014

Tailoring anticoagulation more of a reality with DOACs

Direct oral anticoagulants have the potential to replace warfarin for the treatment of many patients with venous thromboembolism, but without a need for routine monitoring, good patient selection is key to their use.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/03/tailoring-anticoagulation-more-of-a-reality-with-doacs.htm
1 Mar 2018

New afib guideline covers novel anticoagulants, ablation

A new guideline for managing nonvalvular atrial fibrillation recommends using a more comprehensive risk calculator, diminishing aspirin's role, adding 3 new anticoagulants to treatment options, and increasing use of radiofrequency ablation.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/01/4.htm
1 Apr 2014

Risks and benefits of procedure versus medication in afib vary by individual

A modeling study found that left atrial appendage occlusion could be an alternative to oral anticoagulants in patients at high bleeding risk but that the combination of risks for stroke and bleeding should be considered on an individual basis.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2022/08/16/4.htm
16 Aug 2022

Higher CHADS2 scores can indicate higher risk in patients on anticoagulants

Higher CHADS2 scores pointed to higher risk for adverse outcomes, including stroke, bleeding and death, in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving anticoagulation, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/15/5.htm
15 Nov 2011

Experts debate dilemmas in colorectal cancer screening

The latest ACP/Annals of Internal Medicine virtual forum discussed the controversy around colorectal cancer screening, clarified the rationale supporting the varying recommendations, and equipped physicians to make screening choices that best align with patients' clinical situations.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/02/experts-debate-dilemmas-in-colorectal-cancer-screening.htm
1 Feb 2024

Cognitive impairment common after stroke

A scientific statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association called for collaboration among primary care physicians, subspecialist doctors, and other health professionals to identify and manage cognitive problems after stroke.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2023/05/09/4.htm
9 May 2023

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