Direct oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism treatment and prophylaxis

作者：Yorkgitis Brian K^*

来源：JAAPA-Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 2016, 29(8): 24-29.

DOI：10.1097/01.JAA.0000488690.65799.b0

• venous thromboembolism
• direct oral anticoagulants
• rivaroxaban
• apixaban
• edoxaban
• dabigatran

Direct oral anticoagulants are a popular option for prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism. However, they possess significantly different pharmacologic properties from warfarin. This article reviews approved direct oral anticoagulants, their indications, pharmacologic properties, monitoring, and reversal strategies.

• 出版日期2016-8