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DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What You Need to Know
DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What You Need to Know

Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective at standard doses for obese patients. Dabigatran increases bleeding risk. Edoxaban may need monitoring in extreme obesity. No dose escalation is recommended.