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Novel Blood Thinner Asundexian Lowers Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation

New findings from the OCEANIC-AF trial reveal trade-offs between stroke prevention and bleeding risk in treatment-naive patients

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Naveen Sankar S
Apr 14, 2025
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A new oral blood thinner, asundexian, may reduce bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation who have not previously taken anticoagulants, though it shows a slightly higher rate of stroke compared to apixaban.

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