Treatment with rivaroxaban showed a trend toward improved safety in patients aged >75 years, according to the EINSTEIN trials. 62 Edoxaban had a trend toward higher efficacy in this patient group in the HOKUSAI-VTE trial, while its safety was not affected by age. 51 Data regarding age and renal function in both trials are not available so far.
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Direct oral anticoagulants in patients with chronic kidney disease: patient selection and special considerations.
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