Thromboembolic events cost 2.5-fold more per event than bleeding after high-risk endoscopy
High Risk Endoscopy Procedures Linked to Bleeding in Patients
This retrospective cohort study of 2,486 adults on DOAC or warfarin undergoing high-risk endoscopy found a 22.9% bleeding rate at 90 days an…
Patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing high-risk endoscopy face significant risks of bleeding and stroke, which can lead to high medic…
DOACs reduce thromboembolic events in pediatric patients compared to standard anticoagulation
A Pill Form of Blood Thinner May Be Safer for Kids Than Standard Shots
A meta-analysis of 2,002 pediatric patients found direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) significantly reduced thromboembolic event recurrence (…
New oral blood thinners cut dangerous blood clot recurrences in half for children without increasing bleeding risks compared to standard sho…