作者: Anna Plitt , Christian T. Ruff , Robert P. Giugliano
DOI: 10.1016/J.HOC.2016.05.002
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摘要: For more than 50 years, vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) have been the standard of care for treatment atrial fibrillation (AF). However, numerous limitations VKAs led to development non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs). There are 4 NOACs currently approved prevention thromboembolism in patients with nonvalvular AF. This article provides an overview AF, summarizes basic properties NOACs, and reviews landmark trials. Current data on use special populations specific clinical scenarios also presented. Lastly, recommendations from experts controversial topics bleeding management reversal described.