232 * early anticoagulation therapy after bioprosthetic aortic valve implantation: comparing warfarin versus aspirin

Conclusions: This is to date the largest randomized trial comparing warfarin to aspirin as early anticoagulation therapy after implantation of bioprosthetic aortic valves. The results are not conclusive, but aspirin therapy seems as safe as warfarin therapy, and with significantly fewer gastrointestinal bleeding events, three months after surgery.

Source: Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery - September 18, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Rafiq, S., Steinbruchel, D. A., Moeller, C. H., Lund, J., Thiis, J. J., Koeber, L., Lilleoer, N. B., Olsen, P. S. Tags: Decision-making in aortic valve repair Source Type: research