Table 1.

DOAC use in SVT and CVT

• Evidence is limited but growing. Few randomized trials have been completed. 
• Most retrospective and prospective data show the DOACs are at least as effective as VKAs, and bleeding risk is not higher. 
• Multiple trials are currently accruing patients. 
• Despite being off label, in a recent survey, DOACs were used in 28% of low bleeding risk patients. 
• For patients with SVT, DOACs are contraindicated in Child-Pugh class C liver disease and for rivaroxaban in class B and C liver disease. 
• For patients with CVT, consider interactions with antiepileptic drugs, and if concomitant intracranial hemorrhage, consider initial use of a short-acting anticoagulant. 
• Evidence is limited but growing. Few randomized trials have been completed. 
• Most retrospective and prospective data show the DOACs are at least as effective as VKAs, and bleeding risk is not higher. 
• Multiple trials are currently accruing patients. 
• Despite being off label, in a recent survey, DOACs were used in 28% of low bleeding risk patients. 
• For patients with SVT, DOACs are contraindicated in Child-Pugh class C liver disease and for rivaroxaban in class B and C liver disease. 
• For patients with CVT, consider interactions with antiepileptic drugs, and if concomitant intracranial hemorrhage, consider initial use of a short-acting anticoagulant. 
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