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(ARA) - Does your heart ever beat irregularly? Perhaps you get an occasional flutter, or your heart races or beats slow for a short amount of time. For most people, these occasional, irregular heartbeats are common and harmless.
While the results of the study did not show a statistically significant difference in ischemic events among any of the four doses of apixaban evaluated, trends emerged that support further study, according to researchers at the Duke Clinical Research Institute. Apixaban targets the activity of Factor Xa, one of several enzymes involved in process of blood coagulation.
The management of acute coronary syndromes (with or without ST segment elevation) requires the use of anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents (aspirin, clopidogrel and/or glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa inhibitors), beta-blockers, thrombolytics in some cases, and revascularization / reperfusion.
This Analysis Showed That Multaq(R) (Dronedarone) Decreased the Risk of Stroke by 34% in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Already Adequately Treated by Antithrombotic Therapy The results of a post-hoc analysis of the data from the ATHENA study were presented
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company and Pfizer Inc announced the results of a phase-2 dose-ranging study (APPRAISE-1) involving the investigational compound apixaban in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS, commonly known as heart attack or severe chest pain).
The results of a post-hoc analysis of the data from the ATHENA study were presented today at the clinical trial update session of the European Society of Cardiology congress 2008, in Munich, Germany.
Apixaban, a new compound in midstage development by Pfizer Inc. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., showed “encouraging trends” in its effect on coronary patients, though the
Munich, Germany- Sept 3rd, 2008 The results of a post-hoc analysis of the data from the ATHENA study were presented today at the clinical trial update session of the European Society of Cardiology congress 2008, in Munich, Germany.
- This Analysis Showed That Multaq(R) (dronedarone) Decreased the Risk of Stroke by 34% in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation or Atrial Flutter Already Adequately Treated by Antithrombotic Therapy
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