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2. Apixaban - Wikipedia

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   Apixaban is indicated for the following: [6] To lower the risk of stroke and embolism in people with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention. DVTs may lead to pulmonary embolism (PE) in knee or hip replacement surgery patients. Treatment of both DVT and PE. To reduce the risk of recurring DVT and PE after initial ...

3. Direct factor Xa inhibitors - Wikipedia

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   Compared to the risk of bleeding with warfarin use, direct factor Xa inhibitors have a higher risk of GI bleeding, but lower risk of bleeding in the brain. [2] Other side effects may include stomach upset , dizziness , anemia or increased blood levels of liver enzymes .

4. U.S. FDA Approves ELIQUIS® (apixaban) to Reduce the ... - AOL

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   U.S. FDA Approves ELIQUIS ® (apixaban) to Reduce the Risk of Stroke and Systemic Embolism in Patients with Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation ELIQUIS Demonstrated Superior Risk Reductions Versus ...

5. CHA2DS2–VASc score - Wikipedia

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   The European Society of Cardiology (ESC), [21] and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) [23] guidelines recommend that if the patient has a CHA 2 DS 2-VASc score of 2 and above, oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC) with a vitamin K antagonist (VKA, e.g. warfarin with target INR of 2-3) or one of the direct oral anticoagulant ...

6. Ozempic Is Part of New Stroke Prevention Guidelines ... - AOL

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   The guidelines also stress the importance of screening patients for health conditions that raise the risk of stroke. “There are a lot more screenings and risk calculators,” Dr. Chen says.

7. Andexanet alfa - Wikipedia

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   Andexanet alfa, sold under the brand name Andexxa among others, is an antidote for the medications rivaroxaban and apixaban, when reversal of anticoagulation is needed due to uncontrolled bleeding. [8] It has not been found to be useful for other factor Xa inhibitors. [9] It is given by injection into a vein. [9]

8. Drugs like Ozempic may help lower 2nd stroke, heart attack risk

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   A new study says that type 2 diabetes medications GLP-1 agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors may help lower a stroke survivor’s risk of experiencing a subsequent stroke, heart attack, or death ...

9. Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia

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   Prevention and treatment of arterial thrombosis is essential in patients with certain medical conditions whereby the risk of thrombosis or thromboembolism may result in disastrous consequences such as heart attack, pulmonary embolism or stroke. [3] Patients who require the use of antiplatelet drugs are: stroke with or without atrial ...