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Is Apixaban Effective For The Prevention Of Stroke In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation?, Amira Moore
Is Apixaban Effective For The Prevention Of Stroke In Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation?, Amira Moore
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this EBM review is to determine whether or not Apixaban is effective for the prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies published all published in 2011.
DATA SOUCRES: Three double-blind randomized control trials found using the Cochrane Database and PubMed.
OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: Outcomes measured were occurrence of stroke (TIA or CVA), systemic embolism, major bleeding or clinically relevant non-major bleeding, and incidence of death.
RESULTS: Apixaban 2.5mg and 5mg were both superior to Warfarin in the prevention of stroke or …