Monotherapy for nonvalvular A-fib with stable CAD?

J Fam Pract. 2021 Oct;70(8):403-407. doi: 10.12788/jfp.0289.

Abstract

A meta-analysis found oral anticoagulant (OAC) monotherapy provided efficacy comparable to OAC plus single antiplatelet therapy-with lower bleeding risk.

MeSH terms

  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / complications*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / drug therapy
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors / pharmacology*
  • Factor Xa Inhibitors / standards
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Factor Xa Inhibitors