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Frankly Speaking CME 249

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Using DOACs for Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Frankly Speaking EP 249Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
Music Credit: Richard Onorato

For non-valvular atrial fibrillation, physicians, patients, and guideline organizations all prefer direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) over vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, for thromboembolic prophylaxis. For those with valvular atrial fibrillation, the data for safety and efficacy have been limited because randomized trials comparing DOACs to warfarin often exclude patients with valvular atrial fibrillation. Join us to explore new data that sheds light on the use of DOACs in valvular atrial fibrillation.

Episode References and Resources: 

  • Dawwas GK, Dietrich E, Cuker A, Barnes GD, Leonard CE, Lewis JD. Effectiveness and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Versus Warfarin in Patients With Valvular Atrial Fibrillation : A Population-Based Cohort Study. Ann Intern Med. 2021;174(7):910-919. 

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Release Date: 11/8/2021

Expiration Date: 11/8/2022

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  • Assess the data supporting the use of DOACs for valvular atrial fibrillation
  • Discuss how to counsel patients on the benefits and risks of DOACs for atrial fibrillation
     

     

     

 

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Frank J. Domino, MD

Professor, Family Medicine and Community Health,
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA

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alan ehrlich

Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP

Associate Professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School,
Executive Editor, DynaMed 

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Using DOACs for Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - Frankly Speaking EP 249

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