Practical aspects of the oral new anticoagulants

Abstract

After years of only oral vitamin K antagonists, there are new many new antithrombotic agents in development and on entering the marketplace. This review will analyze clinical trial results for these new agents-especially dibigatran, rivaroxaban, and apixiban. Also to be discussed are practical aspects of use of these new agents such monitoring, reversal, and use before procedures. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc..