Comparative effectiveness of rivaroxaban versus a vitamin K antagonist in patients with renal impairment treated for non-valvular atrial fibrillation in Germany — A retrospective cohort study
Background: The risk of thromboembolic events is increased in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) and renal impairment. The risk of bleeding events is increased if these patients are treated with anticoagulants and further increased in those with active cancer. Methods: RELOAD, a r...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352906718301702 |