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In cancer patients with atrial fibrillation, novel oral anticoagulants (NOAC) were found superior to warfarin in reducing thrombotic events, major bleeding, and intracranial hemorrhage.

Comment: Once again, NOACs have been shown superior to coumadin. Am looking forward to more trials, especially in patients with mechanical valves and patients with renal disease.



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