Concerns Regarding the Use of Dabigatran for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

Dabigatran is an oral thrombin inhibitor which has been approved in several countries as an alternative to vitamin-K-antagonists for the prevention of stroke or embolism in atrial fibrillation patients. Dabigatran is introduced into clinical practice, although many issues regarding this drug are sti...

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Main Authors: Josef Finsterer, Claudia Stöllberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-02-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/5/2/155/