ROCKET-AF: Rivaroxaban Prevents Stroke as Effectively as Warfarin, with Lower Bleeding Risk

Summary

Rivaroxaban was noninferior to warfarin in preventing all-cause stroke and noncentral nervous system embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to new findings from the Rivaroxaban Once-Daily Oral Direct Factor Xa Inhibition Compared with Vitamin K Antagonism for Prevention of Stroke and Embolism Trial in Atrial Fibrillation [ROCKET-AF].

  • Arrhythmias
  • Cerebrovascular Disease Clinical Trials
  • Cerebrovascular Disease
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