Clinical Risk Factors of Thromboembolic and Major Bleeding Events for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Treated with Rivaroxaban in Japan

Background: It is important to understand the risk of thromboembolism and bleeding in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF) receiving direct oral anticoagulants; however, data on risk factors in Japanese patients are limited. Methods: XAPASS (Xarelto Post-Authorization Safety and Effectiveness Study in Japanese Patients with Atrial Fibrillation) is a prospective observational study examining the safety and effectiveness of rivaroxaban in Japanese real-world clinical practice. We investigated risk factors for stroke/noncentral nervous system systemic embolism (non-CNS SE)/myocardial infarction (MI) and major bleeding using 1-year follow-up data.

Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - January 22, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Susumu Miyamoto, Takanori Ikeda, Satoshi Ogawa, Takanari Kitazono, Jyoji Nakagawara, Kazuo Minematsu, Yuji Murakawa, Sanghun Iwashiro, Makiko Takeichi, Yoko Kidani, Yutaka Okayama, Toshiyuki Sunaya, Shoichiro Sato, Satoshi Yamanaka Source Type: research