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Using DOACs for Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Frankly Speaking Ep 249

Using DOACs for Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Frankly Speaking Ep 249

FromFrankly Speaking About Family Medicine


Using DOACs for Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Frankly Speaking Ep 249

FromFrankly Speaking About Family Medicine

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
Nov 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
 
CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-249
 
Overview: For non-valvular atrial fibrillation, physicians, patients, and guideline organizations all prefer direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) over vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, for thromboembolic prophylaxis. For those with valvular atrial fibrillation, the data for safety and efficacy have been limited because randomized trials comparing DOACs to warfarin often exclude patients with valvular atrial fibrillation. Join us to explore new data that shed light on the use of DOACs in valvular atrial fibrillation.
 
Episode resource links:
Dawwas GK, Dietrich E, Cuker A, Barnes GD, Leonard CE, Lewis JD. Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Patients With Valvular Atrial Fibrillation : A Population-Based Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med. 2021;174(7):910-919.

Guest: Alan Ehrlich MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Richard Onorato
Released:
Nov 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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