Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology
Direct Oral Anticoagulants versus Warfarin on Coronary Plaque in Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Lucas M Barbosa, Vinícius Martins Rodrigues Oliveira, Maria do Carmo P Nunes, Humberto Graner Moreira
Published: 202510.1097/FJC.0000000000001787
Abstract
Warfarin inhibits vitamin K-dependent proteins that prevent vascular calcification. We hypothesized that direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), which do not interact with vitamin K, would slow coronary plaque progression compared to warfarin in atrial f…
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