EPISODE 2: A decade of preventing bleeds: Pradaxa’s Safety Profile

Dr J Vorster

2 clinical CPD points on completion of MCQ at >70% pass rate

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Question 1
In the RE-LY® study, how did dabigatran compare to warfarin with regards to the risk of intracranial haemorrhage?

Question 2
Which of the following bleeding risks were increased with dabigatran 150 mg but not 100 mg when compared to warfarin in the RE-LY® study?
Question 3
How did the risk of life-threatening bleeding with dabigatran compare to that of warfarin in the RE-LY® study?
Question 4
What is the reduction in the risk of stroke/systemic embolism for dabigatran compared to warfarin?

Question 5
Which NOAC is associated with a reduced risk of intracranial haemorrhage when compared to warfarin?

Question 6
What was the reduction in the risk of total mortality for dabigatran when compared to warfarin?

Question 7
What was the duration of follow-up of the RELY-ABLE® study, which assessed the long-term safety of dabigatran?

Question 8
What did the RELY-ABLE® study reveal about the long-term safety of dabigatran in AF patients?

Question 9
How does dabigatran compare to warfarin for stoke prevention in patients with AF?

Question 10
Which statement is incorrect?

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