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Rheumatology

Warfarin might raise the risk of joint replacement: study

The analysis in people with AF suggests a NOAC might be the better option for those at risk of osteoarthritis, authors say
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11 November 2020
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AusDoc brings you the latest news from the American College of Rheumatology virtual congress 2020.

Taking the vitamin K antagonist warfarin appears to raise the risk of having a knee or hip replacement by 57%, compared to being on a non-vitamin K oral anticoagulant (NOAC), a study shows.

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