Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of arrhythmia [1], and the number of patients is increasing alongside the aging population [2, 3]. AF has been reported to increase the risk of stroke ...
Patients with atrial fibrillation who are prescribed diltiazem to control heart rate alongside anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as apixaban or rivaroxaban face a higher risk of serious bleeding ...
Anticoagulant effects of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are influenced by their plasma levels and anti-factor Xa (FXa) activity. Delayed bleeding is a major adverse event associated with ...