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Is Dabigatran Superior To Warfarin In Treating Patients With Atrial Fibrillation?, Kelly Higgins
Is Dabigatran Superior To Warfarin In Treating Patients With Atrial Fibrillation?, Kelly Higgins
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this selective EBM review is to determine whether or not Dabigatran is superior to Warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
STUDY DESIGN: Review of three English language primary studies published in 2007, 2009, and 2010.
DATA SOURCES: Three randomized control trials found using Cochrane Database.
OUTCOME(S) MEASURED: Outcomes measured were presence or absence of stroke or systolic embolism and intracranial hemorrhage. The absence of these events preserved neurologic function in patients with atrial fibrillation.
RESULTS: In both VKA-naïve and VKA-experienced patients, Dabigatran 150 mg was superior to Warfarin in both the prevention of stroke …