Warfarin‐Associated Bleeding and Thromboembolic Events in Sub‐Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Warfarin therapy in Sub-Saharan Africa is associated with considerable bleeding and thromboembolic risks. The robustness of these findings was confirmed through meta-regression and sensitivity analyses, underscoring the need for improved therapeutic monitoring and safety strategies in this population.
Authors
- Desalegn Getnet Demsie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9384-7398)
- Derbew Fikadu Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0669-9241)
- Chernet Tafere
- Getahun Mihret
- Malede Berihun Yismaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2488-304X)
- Bereket Bahiru
Institutions
- Addis Ababa Science and Technology University (ET)
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
- Bahir Dar University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety
- Published
- 2025-09-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/pds.70225
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.39