Missed this in Feb- what with snow and being heavily pregnant not a surprise I guess!
So http://www.npci.org.uk/blog/?p=1011
for info about this new direct thrombin inhibitor with has a licence for specific instances of preventing VTE and a study currently looking at replacing warfarin in AF.
First studies show equally effective as warfarin to prevent strokes but discontinuation rates higher than with warfarin due to SE and also I think it's a twice daily dosage. NICE guidance out next year.
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