Warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants in South Asian octogenarians: a retrospective review

• Published in: Blood coagulation & fibrinolysis Vol. 34; no. 5; p. 319
• Main Authors: Ee, Samuel Cheng En, Rosario, Barbara Helen, Mok, Zi Huan, Tun, Mon Hnin, Razali, Siti Shafia Bte Yang, Tan, Boon Hian
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01.07.2023
• Subjects: Administration, Oral; Aged, 80 and over; Anticoagulants - adverse effects; Atrial Fibrillation - complications; Atrial Fibrillation - drug therapy; Embolism; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - drug therapy; Humans; Octogenarians; Retrospective Studies; Stroke - drug therapy; Warfarin - adverse effects

To investigate the efficacy and safety outcomes of warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants in Asian octogenarians. A retrospective study was undertaken in 270 patients aged 80 years old and above, between 15 July 2015 and 21 December 2017, prescribed oral anticoagulation (OAC) with warfarin or direc...