Journal article
Peri-operative Adverse Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Taking Warfarin or Edoxaban: Analysis of the ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 Trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Peri-operative management of anticoagulated patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is challenging. To gain information on the peri-operative management of edoxaban, we compared outcomes in patients on warfarin or edoxaban enrolled in ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48 who underwent a surgery or invasive procedure.
METHODS: Data from patients undergoing their first surgery/procedure were analysed and results compared by anticoagulant (warfarin vs. …
Authors
Douketis JD; Murphy SA; Antman EM; Grip LT; Mercuri MF; Ruff CT; Weitz JI; Braunwald E; Giugliano RP
Journal
Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 118, No. 06, pp. 1001–1008
Publisher
Thieme
Publication Date
June 2018
DOI
10.1055/s-0038-1645856
ISSN
0340-6245