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Mastering the switch between anticoagulants with precision and safety

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Mastering the switch between anticoagulants with precision and safety (1)

Non-valvular AFib (NVAF) - AFib without rheumatic valvular disease - is the most common type and is a strong independent predictor of stroke. Apart from stroke (5-fold), individuals living with AFib are at increased risk of myocardial infraction (MI, 2-fold), heart failure, as well as dementia and cognitive decline.1,2 

NOACs compared to warfarin 

The main goal in managing AFib is stroke prevention. Oral anticoagulants (OACs) are recommended to mitigate the risk of stroke and reduce overall mortality....

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