Rivaroxaban as an effective alternative to warfarin in a patient with atrial fibrillation, thrombophilia, and left atrial appendage thrombus: a case report

Rivaroxaban as an effective alternative to warfarin in a patient with atrial fibrillation, thrombophilia, and left atrial appendage thrombus: a case report

Abstract Background Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia. It is responsible for up to 20% of all ischemic strokes. Rate control and anticoagulation are crucial for atrial fibrillation management and stroke prevention. Case presentation We present the case of an 84-year-old Itali...

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Main Authors: Michele Scarano, Matteo Casale, Cesare Mantini, Egidio Imbalzano, Cristiana Consorti, Daniela Clemente, Giuseppe Dattilo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Rivaroxaban
Thrombophilia
Thrombosis
Warfarin
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1249-8

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