Anticoagulant Agent

Direct oral anticoagulants for cancer-associated thrombosis appeared associated with lower risk for venous thromboembolism recurrence and major bleeds, as well as a reduction in mortality rates, among patients with cancer.

The ACG has issued revised guidelines for the management of patients with acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding, which include new recommendations for risk stratification and reversal agents for patients on anticoagulants.

The ACG and Canadian Association of Gastroenterology have developed recommendations for the management of anticoagulants and antiplatelets during acute gastrointestinal bleeding and the elective periendoscopic period.

Healio spoke with Grace Cheng, PharmD, APh, BCACP, BCGP, about what types of medication may have lowered efficacy among patients with obesity, how to inform patients about these medications and more.

Direct oral anticoagulants vs. aspirin in patients needing ablation for ventricular tachycardia.

Among patients who underwent left ventricular arrhythmia ablation with a radiofrequency catheter, direct oral anticoagulants were superior to aspirin in preventing cerebrovascular events, according to the results of the STROKE-VT trial.

Researchers said that a new study examining the impact of oral anticoagulants on bone health underscores the importance of assessing patients who are taking these medications for bone mineral density and quality.