Balance of efficacy and safety in the prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation: potential of apixaban. Questions and answers

Stroke is one of the most serious cardiovascular events with severe consequences, up to paralysis and death. Patients at high risk of stroke include those with atrial fibrillation; in such patients prevention of stroke is particularly relevant. The article discusses the main issues of efficacy and safety of apixaban for the prevention of stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation