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Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs)

A type of anticoagulant medication that works by directly inhibiting clotting factors

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Jan 24, 2026
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How dangerous is atrial fibrillation with rvr?

(A‑fib with RVR) raises immediate and long‑term danger by , , and , heart failure, and death if not treated promptly . The degree of danger depends on context—stable outpatient episodes can often be c...

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Warfarin effectiveness

Warfarin remains a highly effective anticoagulant for preventing ischemic stroke in atrial fibrillation when therapeutic anticoagulation is achieved—randomized trials show ~65% reduction in ischemic s...