Assessing the impact of dabigatran and warfarin on health-related quality of life: Results from an RE-LY sub-study
Clinical Trials Wednesday, May 29th, 2013International Journal of Cardiology: May 10, 2013
Background
Anticoagulation is recommended in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) to prevent strokes. Vitamin K antagonists, such as warfarin, are associated with numerous practical limitations – frequent anticoagulation monitoring, lifestyle and dietary restrictions – that complicate patient management and may impact health-related quality of life (HRQoL). This study derived HRQoL estimates for AF patients receiving warfarin or dabigatran etexilate (dabigatran), a new oral anticoagulant not requiring anticoagulation monitoring, during one year of stable treatment, i.e. in the absence of outcome events, such as strokes or major bleedings. Read more