Risk of stroke/systemic embolism, major bleeding and associated costs in non‐valvular atrial fibrillation patients who initiated apixaban, dabigatran, or rivaroxaban compared with warfarin in the US Medicare population

Abstract Objective: To compare the risk and cost of stroke/systemic embolism (SE) and major bleeding between each direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) and warfarin among non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients. Methods: Patients (≥65 years) initiating warfarin or...

Effectiveness and safety of apixaban versus warfarin in non‐valvular atrial fibrillation patients in “real‐world” clinical practice: A propensity matched analysis of 76,940 patients

Abstract The ARISTOTLE trial showed a risk reduction of stroke/systemic embolism (SE) and major bleeding in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients treated with apixaban compared to warfarin. This retrospective study used four large US claims databases...

Comparison of hospital length of stay and hospitalization costs among patients with non‐valvular atrial fibrillation treated with apixaban or warfarin: an early view

Abstract Objective: To quantify and compare hospital length of stay (LOS) and costs between hospitalized non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) patients treated with either apixaban or warfarin via a large claims database. Methods: Adult patients hospitalized with AF...