FDA approves Xarelto to prevent stroke in people with common type of abnormal heart rhythm

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Title: FDA approves Xarelto to prevent stroke in people with common type of abnormal heart rhythm

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FDA approves Xarelto to prevent stroke in people with common type of abnormal heart rhythm

11/04/2011 01:20 PM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the anti-clotting drug Xarelto (rivaroxaban) to reduce the risk of stroke in people who have abnormal heart rhythm (non-valvular atrial fibrillation).

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