Vitamin K antagonists with or without long ‐term antiplatelet therapy in outpatients with stable coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation: Association with ischemic and bleeding events

ConclusionsIn this observational analysis, the use of APT in addition to OAC in patients with stable CAD and AF was not associated with lower risk of ischemic events but possibly with higher bleeding rates. Randomized trials are necessary to determine the optimal long‐term antithrombotic strategy.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - July 10, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gilles Lemesle, Gregory Ducrocq, Yedid Elbez, Eric Van Belle, Shinya Goto, Christopher P. Cannon, Christophe Bauters, Deepak L. Bhatt, Philippe Gabriel Steg, Tags: CLINICAL INVESTIGATIONS Source Type: research