Effects of Anticoagulation Intensity on Hemostatic Markers in Patients With Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation

Abstract

Low intensity of anticoagulation (INR 1.5-1.9) suppresses the elevated concentration of F1.2 and D-dimer in patients with NVAF, and might be favorable in Japanese patients with NVAF in view of the balance between prevention of thromboembolism and the adverse effect by warfarin (ie, bleeding).