Risk of fracture in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation initiating direct oral anticoagulants vs. vitamin K antagonists.

Na HeSophie Dell'AnielloSuodi ZhaiSamy Suissa Christel Renoux

Published in: European heart journal. Cardiovascular pharmacotherapy (2022)

Prolonged use of DOACs is associated with a lower risk of fracture compared with VKAs. These findings support the first-line recommendation for DOACs in patients with NVAF.

Keyphrases

direct oral anticoagulants
atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
oral anticoagulants
left atrial
catheter ablation
left atrial appendage
hip fracture
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention