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SynthesisAmerican journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions2022

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Non-vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants with Warfarin in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with a History of Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Boon-Hao Suah, Zhi-Yan Lee, Yao Hao Teo, Yao Neng Teo, Nicholas L X Syn, Rodney Y H Soh, Leonard L L Yeo, Benjamin Y Q Tan, Jamie Sin-Ying Ho, Tony Y W Li and 6 more

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Synthesis in American journal of cardiovascular drugs : drugs, devices, and other interventions, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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16 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Boon-Hao Suah *Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Zhi-Yan Lee *Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yao Hao TeoYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Yao Neng TeoYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Nicholas L X SynYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Rodney Y H SohDepartment of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Leonard L L YeoYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Benjamin Y Q TanYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Jamie Sin-Ying HoAcademic Foundation Programme, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
Tony Y W LiDepartment of Cardiology, National University Heart Centre Singapore, 1E Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block Level 9, Singapore, 119228, Singapore.
Chi-Hang LeeYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Mark Y ChanYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Tiong-Cheng YeoYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Raymond C C WongYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Ping ChaiYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Ching-Hui SiaYong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore. ching_hui_sia@nuhs.edu.sg.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2764-2869
National University of Singapore · SGNational University Heart Centre Singapore · SGRoyal Free London NHS Foundation Trust · GB

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPatients with atrial fibrillation (AF) require oral anticoagulation to prevent ischemic stroke. However, oral anticoagulation may cause bleeding, and patients with AF and a history of bleeding were excluded from pivotal trials comparing non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) and warfarin. We therefore aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of NOACs compared with warfarin in patients with AF and a history of bleeding.

methodsWe conducted a systematic review of retrospective studies and clinical trials using the PubMed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases to May 2021.

resultsOverall, 56,697 patients from six studies were included. NOACs significantly reduced the risk of ischemic stroke (hazard ratio [HR] 0.73, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.59-0.91; p = 0.005), fatal ischemic stroke (HR 0.49, 95% CI 0.39-0.61; p < 0.001), all-cause mortality (HR 0.70, 95% CI 0.50-0.98; p = 0.04), major bleeding events (HR 0.75, 95% CI 0.67-0.84; p < 0.001), intracranial hemorrhage (ICH; HR 0.63, 95% CI 0.48-0.82; p < 0.001), fatal ICH (HR 0.33, 95% CI 0.20-0.56, p < 0.001), and gastrointestinal bleeding (HR 0.83, 95% CI 0.72-0.96; p = 0.01).

conclusionsNOACs showed better efficacy and safety profile compared with warfarin in patients with AF and a history of bleeding. Randomized controlled trials are warranted to validate these findings.

Indexed as

Atrial FibrillationIschemic StrokeStrokeAdministration, OralAnticoagulantsGastrointestinal HemorrhageHumansRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeWarfarinAnticoagulantsWarfarin

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PMID35292921
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