METHOD FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING THROMBOSIS USING DABIGATRAN ETEXILATE OR A SALT THEREOF WITH IMPROVED SAFETY PROFILE OVER CONVENTIONAL WARFARIN THERAPY

摘要

A method for preventing stroke in a patient suffering from atrial fibrillation, wherein the patient has at least one risk factor for major bleeding events, the method comprising administering to the patient 110 mg b.i.d. of dabigatran etexilate, optionally in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.