Examining Critical Gaps in AF Stroke Prevention – JTH
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis (JTH) shared a post on LinkedIn about a recent article by Alexander Benz et al, adding:
“Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation: Unresolved Issues and Future Directions
This review examines critical gaps in AF stroke prevention, including limitations of current risk scores, populations where vitamin K antagonists remain preferred, uncertain net benefit in special groups, and the emerging promise of factor XI inhibitors for safer anticoagulation.”
Title: Antithrombotic therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation: unresolved issues and future directions
Authors: Alexander Benz, Stephanie Carlin, John Eikelboom
Read the Full Article on JTH
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