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Atrial fibrillation patients saw 69% lower risk with common blood thinners

Direct oral anticoagulants cut the risk of serious clinical events by 69% in atrial fibrillation patients with an intermediate risk of stroke, according to the randomized SINGLE-AF trial.

  • Single-AF trial led by Professor Boyoung Joung of Yonsei University found significant reduction.
  • DOAC treatment associated with fewer adverse clinical events, particularly ischemic strokes.

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