Breaking News: Rivaroxaban As Good as Warfarin for Atrial Fibrillation Stroke Prevention

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In late breaking clinical trials presented today at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, results of the ROCKET AF trial indicated that in an atrial fibrillation patient population that was at a very high risk of stroke, rivaroxaban (Xarelto) was as good as warfarin at preventing strokes.

Learn more at: Rivaroxaban comparable to warfarin in preventing stroke and other complications of irregular heartbeat

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