Beyond Warfarin; Newer Oral Anticoagulant Drugs (NOADS): A Primer for Interventional Radiologists - Abstract
Recently three newer oral anticoagulants (rivaroxaban, apixaban, and dabigatran) have been introduced into clinical practice; while they are becoming more commonly seen in the primary care setting; they remain a gray area in the interventional community due to limited exposure. These drugs have been studied as a good alternative to warfarin, however there is a need amongst for radiologists
performing percutaneous procedures to become more familiar with their clinical use, potential dangers during invasive procedures, and how to deal with complications as they arise.