• Previous stroke or transient ischaemic attack
• Congestive heart failure
• Age 75 years or older
• Diabetes
• Hypertension.
Rivaroxaban is also recommended by NICE at a lower dose for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following elective total hip or knee replacement surgery.
Further details
NICE guidance on rivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation
Further information:
View Xarelto drug record