Anticoagulant therapy is recommended for several conditions, including atrial fibrillation (AF), venous thromboembolism, and after heart valve replacement. While warfarin is commonly used to prevent ischemic stroke in patients with AF, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) and nonpharmacologic therapies may be equally or more effective than traditional warfarin., In addition, warfarin has a narrow therapeutic index and can interact with many drugs and foods, which poses a challenge to using it. A key strategy for reducing the risk of stroke or […]