Walter Ageno, Bruno Caramelli, Marco Paolo Donadini, Laura Girardi, Nicoletta Riva
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Abstract
Over the last decade, the advent of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) has rapidly changed the landscape of anticoagulation. In the early 2010s, DOACs became widely available for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation and the treatment of venous thromboembolism. About 10 years later, approximately two-thirds of patients requiring oral anticoagulant treatment were receiving a DOAC. The results of several post-marketing studies consistently confirmed the findings of phase 3 clinical trials, and research has focused on new areas of development, with heterogeneous results. A role for DOACs has emerged for patients with peripheral artery disease and other challenging conditions, such as cancer-associated thrombosis, unusual-site venous thromboembolism, and end-stage renal disease. Conversely, clinical trials showed that DOACs were not efficacious in patients with valvular atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves, embolic strokes of undetermined source, or antiphospholipid syndrome. In this Review, we discuss the impact of DOACs in clinical practice over the last decade, new areas under development, and practical issues in the management of these drugs.
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Launched in autumn 2014, The Lancet Haematology is part of the Lancet specialty journals, exclusively available online. This monthly journal is committed to publishing original research that not only sheds light on haematological clinical practice but also advocates for change within the field. Aligned with the Lancet journals' tradition of high-impact research, The Lancet Haematology aspires to achieve a similar standing and reputation within its discipline. It upholds the rigorous reporting standards characteristic of all Lancet titles, ensuring a consistent commitment to quality in its contributions to the field of haematology.