Will oral antithrombin agents replace warfarin?
editorial · Level V
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Abstract
The new oral direct thrombin inhibitor ximelagatran is at least equivalent to warfarin for stroke prevention in patients with non-valvar atrial fibrillation, and seems to be a promising adjunct to aspirin after acute coronary syndrome
Medical subject headings
- Anticoagulants
- Antithrombins
- Azetidines
- Thrombosis
- Warfarin