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Updates on Coagulation: Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants (NOACs)
Figueiredo, Isabel Vitória; Lavrador, Marta; Freitas, Ana Margarida; Madureira, Brenda; Campos, Carla Mendes; Gonçalves, Elisabete ValeNon-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have appeared as a therapeutic alternative to vitamin K antagonists (VKAs). NOACs introduction has changed oral anticoagulation. They are clinically indicated for the prevention of thromboembolic phenomena in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and for the primary and secondary prevention of venous thromboembolism, specifically deep vein thrombosis...
Treatment for peptic ulcer and eradication of helicobacter pylori in patients o...
Martins, Ana Paula; Ascensão, Paulo; Ceia, Carlos Príncipe; Silva, Mário Luz; Ferreira, Patrícia; Falcão, Isabel Marinho; Madureira, BrendaBackground: Nowadays there is well-established evidence that the existence of a Helicobacter pylori infection is associated with the occurrence of peptic ulcer. Eradication therapies lead to high rates of ulcer healing and lower rates of recurrences. Objective: To characterize the therapeutic regimens for diagnosed peptic ulcer in clinical practice and/or in patients exposed to eradication therapy even without ...