Journal article
Periprocedural Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events With Dabigatran Compared With Warfarin
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dabigatran reduces ischemic stroke in comparison with warfarin; however, given the lack of antidote, there is concern that it might increase bleeding when surgery or invasive procedures are required.
METHODS AND RESULTS: The current analysis was undertaken to compare the periprocedural bleeding risk of patients in the Randomized Evaluation of Long-Term Anticoagulation Therapy (RE-LY) trial treated with dabigatran and warfarin. …
Authors
Healey JS; Eikelboom J; Douketis J; Wallentin L; Oldgren J; Yang S; Themeles E; Heidbuchle H; Avezum A; Reilly P
Journal
Circulation, Vol. 126, No. 3, pp. 343–348
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
July 17, 2012
DOI
10.1161/circulationaha.111.090464
ISSN
0009-7322