warfarin

ARIES-HM3 Trial: Aspirin + VKA in LVAD

Visual Abstract Summary for the ARIES-HM3 Trial Question Can aspirin be safely excluded from an antithrombotic regimen, including a vitamin K antagonist (VKA), in patients with a fully magnetically levitated LVAD, and does this reduce nonsurgical bleeding complications? Design Key … Read More

WASID Trial Summary: Warfarin and Aspirin for Symptomatic Intracranial Arterial Stenosis

WASID Trial Summary The WASID trial sought to compare the effectiveness of warfarin and aspirin in the treatment of atherosclerotic intracranial arterial stenosis, a significant cause of stroke. While warfarin is often preferred over aspirin for this condition, the two … Read More

Navigating the New Era: Landmark Clinical Trials on Eliquis (Apixaban) for Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a prevalent cardiac arrhythmia that significantly elevates the risk of stroke and systemic embolism. As a result, effective anticoagulation therapy is crucial for managing AFib patients. Over the past decade, novel oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have challenged … Read More