A REVIEW TO ASSESS THE ESSENCE AND CHALLENGES OF NEWER ORAL ANTICOAGULANT THERAPY FOR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

Sabari Nath K. F.*, Gerllin Mary George and Dr. C. D. Shaji Selvan

ABSTRACT

Atrial fibrillation is a common type of arrhythmia, particularly seen in older individuals. Stroke is a major complication associated with atrial fibrillation. In the year 2050, Asia will have 72 million atrial fibrillation patients and 2.9 million among them will suffer from atrial fibrillation-associated stroke. The recent advent of newer oral anticoagulants presents a promising future for anticoagulant therapy, especially for Indian atrial fibrillation patients. But it is also associated with a number of predicaments. Our literature review mainly explores the complexities of newer oral anticoagulant therapy based on current studies.

Keywords: arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, anticoagulant therapy, oral anticoagulant.