Thrombotic and Bleeding Outcomes Following Perioperative Interruption of Direct Oral Anticoagulants and Vitamin K Antagonists in Patients with Non-Valvular Atrial Fibrillation - a Comparative Analysis

Conclusions: The perioperative interruption of warfarin was associated with a higher 30-day rate of major bleeding as compared with DOAC interruption. Re-initiation of warfarin should be done judiciously following high bleeding risk procedures, and close INR monitoring may be warranted.DisclosuresShaw: Portola Pharmaceuticals: Research Funding. Douketis: Janssen: Consultancy; Pfizer: Other: Advisory Board; Boehringer-Ingelheim: Consultancy, Other: Advisory Board, Research Funding; Portola: Other: Advisory Board; The Medicines Company: Other: Advisory Board; Daiichi-Sankyo: Other: Advisory Board; Biotie: Other: Advisory Board; Bayer: Other: Advisory Board; Sanofi: Consultancy, Other: Advisory Board; BMS: Other: Advisory Board; Astra-Zeneca: Other: Advisory Board. Carrier: Bayer: Honoraria; Pfizer: Honoraria; BMS: Honoraria, Research Funding; Leo Pharma: Research Funding.

Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Shaw, J. R., Zhang, T., Le Gal, G., Douketis, J., Carrier, M. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy: Poster I Source Type: research