1. Early anti-coagulation therapy in new-onset atrial fibrillation after coronary artery bypass grafting: a randomized trial pilot study.
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Ghavami M, Hosseini K, Abdshah A, Abadi SRF, Akbarzadeh D, Mohammadi I, Kalhor P, and Sadeghian S
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- Humans, Pilot Projects, Male, Female, Aged, Middle Aged, Treatment Outcome, Time Factors, Feasibility Studies, Risk Factors, Coronary Artery Disease surgery, Atrial Fibrillation diagnosis, Atrial Fibrillation etiology, Atrial Fibrillation prevention & control, Atrial Fibrillation drug therapy, Atrial Fibrillation physiopathology, Coronary Artery Bypass adverse effects, Rivaroxaban adverse effects, Rivaroxaban administration & dosage, Warfarin adverse effects, Warfarin administration & dosage, Warfarin therapeutic use, Factor Xa Inhibitors adverse effects, Factor Xa Inhibitors administration & dosage, Anticoagulants adverse effects, Anticoagulants administration & dosage, Anticoagulants therapeutic use, Hemorrhage chemically induced
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Background: New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is a common complication after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery, increasing the risk of embolism and stroke. There is a lack of information on the use of anticoagulants in this context. The choice between Warfarin and Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) also is not well-established. This randomized study aimed to compare the feasibility and safety of Warfarin and Rivaroxaban in preventing thrombotic events in POAF patients after isolated CABG., Methods: A total of 66 patients were randomized parallelly with 1:1 allocation to receive either Rivaroxaban (n = 34) or Warfarin (n = 32). Major bleeding events within 30 days after discharge were the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included minor bleeding events and thrombotic episodes. Clinical characteristics, medication regimens, and left atrial diameter were assessed. Statistical analyses were performed using appropriate tests., Results: No thrombotic episodes were observed in either treatment arm. No major bleeding events occurred in either group. Four minor bleeding events were reported, with no significant difference between the treatment groups (P = 0.6). Patients with atrial fibrillation had significantly larger left atrial diameters compared to those with normal sinus rhythm (40.5 vs. 37.8 mm, P = 0.01)., Conclusions: This pilot study suggests that Warfarin and Rivaroxaban are both safe and effective for preventing thrombotic episodes in POAF patients after isolated CABG. No significant differences in major bleeding events were observed between the two anticoagulants. These findings may support the preference for DOACs like Rivaroxaban due to their convenience and easier maintenance., Trial Registration: Number IRCT20200304046696N1, Date 18/03/2020 https//irct.behdasht.gov.ir/ ., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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- 2024
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