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Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are an alternative for vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) to prevent stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), and have emerged as the preferred choice, particularly in patients newly started on anticoagulation. Both physicians and patients are becoming more accustomed to the use of these drugs in clinical practice. However, many unresolved questions on how to optimally use these agents in specific clinical situations remain. In 2013, the first “EHRA Practical Guide” was published to provide practical guidance for situations; an update was published in 2015. Below are 10 important take-aways from the 2018 EHRA NOAC Practical Guide:
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Conflict of interest: Dr Steffel has received consultant and/or speaker fees from Amgen, Astra-Zeneca, Atricure, Bayer, Biosense Webster, Biotronik, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Boston Scientific, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Cook Medical, Daiichi Sankyo, Medtronic, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi-Aventis, Sorin, St. Jude Medical/Abbott and Zoll. He reports ownership of CorXL. Dr Steffel has received grant support through his institution from Bayer Healthcare, Biosense Webster, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Daiichi Sankyo, Medtronic, und St. Jude Medical/Abbott. H. H. reports personal fees (before June 2017) from Abbott, Pfizer/BMS, Daiichi-Sankyo, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Cardiome; he received no personal fees after June 2017; he received research grants from Bayer, Bracco Imaging Europe, Medtronic, and St. Jude Medical through the University of Hasselt or Antwerp.
