Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants vs. Warfarin at Risk of Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants vs. Warfarin at Risk of Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Warfarin is a traditional oral anticoagulant for preventing thrombotic events in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and venous thromboembolism. Along with the widespread clinical use, the potential association between warfarin use and fracture risk have been addressed gradually. Non-vitamin K an...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Chun Gu, Ling-Yun Zhou, Long Shen, Chi Zhang, Jun Pu, Hou-Wen Lin, Xiao-Yan Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
Subjects:
non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants
warfarin
fractures
bone
meta-analysis
risk factors
Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2018.00348/full

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