Why the study?
Are lower doses of oral anticoagulants as effective and safer than the traditionally prescribed higher doses in North America?
Population
Patients receiving oral anticoagulants in North America
Comparison
Lower doses of oral anticoagulants vs Standard/higher doses of oral anticoagulants…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Highlights a consensus that historical warfarin dosing in North America may have been unnecessarily high, advocating for lower, safer doses.
Are lower doses of oral anticoagulants as effective and safer than the traditionally prescribed higher doses in North America?
Highlights a consensus that historical warfarin dosing in North America may have been unnecessarily high, advocating for lower, safer doses.
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