Apixaban Reduces Stroke by 52 Pct vs. Aspirin; Success Halts Stroke Prevention Trial

ScienceDaily -- The data monitoring committee of the AVERROES study, seeing overwhelming evidence of the success of apixaban in the prevention of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation who are unsuitable for the conventional treatment of warfarin, has recommended early termination of this study. The decision came after repeated review and careful consideration of all efficacy and safety data.