Protocol to assess the effectiveness and safety of novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) vs warfarin in real world settings: cohort study in primary care

Anticoagulants are used to treat thrombosis and to prevent thrombosis and stroke among those at high risk. Older anticoagulants such as warfarin can be effective but require regular monitoring and may lead to major bleeding and even death. Newer anticoagulants may not need blood tests but they are q...

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Main Authors: Hippisley-Cox, Julia, Coupland, Carol
Format: Monograph
Language:English
Published: University of Nottingham 2016
Online Access:http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35133/
http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/35133/7/Protocol%20to%20assess%20the%20effectiveness%20and%20safety%20of%20novel%20anticoagulants-2.pdf