Journal article
Are Factor Xa Inhibitors Efficacious for Ischemic Stroke Prevention in Patients Without Atrial Fibrillation? Evidence From Randomized Clinical Trials
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Clinical trials provide conflicting evidence regarding oral factor Xa inhibitors for prevention of ischemic stroke in patients without a history of atrial fibrillation (AF).
METHODS: We performed a critical appraisal of randomized clinical trials that tested oral factor Xa inhibitors in patients without AF that reported ischemic stroke.
Authors
Hart RG; Katsanos AH; Perera KS; Eikelboom JW
Journal
Canadian Journal of Cardiology, Vol. 39, No. 2, pp. 187–197
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.cjca.2022.09.022
ISSN
0828-282X