Direct oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism treatment and prophylaxis. Issue 8 (August 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yorkgitis, Brian K.
• Is Part Of: JAAPA. Volume 29:Issue 8(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-08
• Subjects: venous thromboembolism -- direct oral anticoagulants -- rivaroxaban -- apixaban -- edoxaban -- dabigatran; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physicians' assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Physician Assistants -- Periodicals; Medicine; Physicians' assistants; Periodicals; 610.7372069
• DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000488690.65799.b0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0893-7400

Abstract

Abstract : ABSTRACT: 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.