PO18 | Does muscle mass matter? Appendicular lean mass as a determinant of anti-XA activity in elderly patientes

Introduction: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are first-line treatments for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF). Dosing is currently based on age, body weight, and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). However, aging alters body composition,...

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Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2025-07-01
Series:Bleeding, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology
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Online Access:https://www.btvb.org/btvb/article/view/278
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