Additional Effects of Antiplatelet Therapy on Anticoagulant Agents in Patients With Bioprosthetic Valves and Atrial Fibrillation

CONCLUSIONS: Additional SAPT on anticoagulant therapy in patients with bioprosthetic valves and AF was associated with a reduction in stroke/systemic embolic events, although the cumulative incidence of bleeding was similar, regardless of additional SAPT. These findings suggest that additional SAPT on anticoagulant therapy may be safe and effective in real-world clinical settings.PMID:34853280 | DOI:10.1253/circj.CJ-21-0716

Source: Circulation Journal - December 2, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Masashi Amano Makoto Miyake Takeshi Kitai Yuki Obayashi Misa Takegami Kunihiro Nishimura Yutaka Furukawa Chisato Izumi Source Type: research