Andrea R. Resseguie, PharmD, RPh, CACP

Atrial fibrillation is characterized by abnormal impulse formations that cause the heart to beat irregularly.

Target-specific oral anticoagulants dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban are now being used in a larger and more diverse patient population.

The new target-specific oral anticoagulants, which include dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban, and edoxaban have demonstrated safety and efficacy in the treatment of venous thromboembolism.

A review of skin necrosis, a rare but devastating adverse effect associated with warfarin use.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a well-described adverse drug reaction that can occur with heparin administration and lead to devastating thromboembolic complications.

The influence of mental illness on adherence among patients who should be taking warfarin is not well understood.