Lack of reversibility for NOACs

Authors

  • Sadeer Al-Kindi Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospitals – Case Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Abstract

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Dear Editor,

I read with interest the recent discussion on the ENGAGE-AF trial written by Kaba et al. The authors provide a comprehensive discussion of the novel oral anticoagulant (NOAC), Edoxaban. However, it is important to remind the readers that although NOACs are being promoted as first line for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation, there is considerable risk of bleeding associated with their uses and no reliable reversible agent is available. 

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Published

2017-06-02

Issue

Vol. 2014 No. 1 (2014)

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Letters to the editor

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