Question: are noacs and doacs the same?
Answer: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are oral medications that specifically inhibit factors IIa or Xa. They are also known as new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) or target-specific oral anticoagulants (TSOACs). DOACs are the preferred name according to the International Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis [1].