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ArticleCardiovascular drugs and therapy2025

Efficacy and Safety of Edoxaban in Anticoagulant Therapy Early After Surgical Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement: Rationale and Design of the ENBALV Trial.

Chisato Izumi, Masashi Amano, Satsuki Fukushima, Hitoshi Yaku, Kiyoyuki Eishi, Taichi Sakaguchi, Manabu Minami, Haruko Yamamoto, Kaori Onda, Katsuhiro Omae

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Chisato IzumiDepartment of Heart Failure and Transplant, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1 Kishibe Shimmachi, Suita-City, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan. izumi-ch@ncvc.go.jp.ORCID 0000-0002-3282-1327
Masashi AmanoDepartment of Heart Failure and Transplant, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, 6-1 Kishibe Shimmachi, Suita-City, Osaka, 564-8565, Japan.
Satsuki FukushimaDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
Hitoshi YakuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Kyoto, Japan.
Kiyoyuki EishiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hakujyuji Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan.
Taichi SakaguchiDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hyogo Medical University, Nishinomiya, Japan.
Manabu MinamiDepartment of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
Haruko YamamotoDepartment of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
Kaori OndaDepartment of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.
Katsuhiro OmaeDepartment of Data Science, National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, Suita, Japan.

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Abstract

background and purposeAnticoagulant therapy with vitamin K antagonists is recommended within 3 to 6 months after bioprosthetic valve replacement to prevent thromboembolic events. However, data regarding whether direct oral anticoagulants can be an alternative to warfarin in such patients are limited. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of edoxaban versus warfarin within 3 months after bioprosthetic valve replacement.

methodsThe ENBALV trial is an investigator-initiated, phase 3, randomized, open-label, multicenter study. It involves patients aged 18 to 85 years undergoing bioprosthetic valve replacement at the aortic and/or mitral position. They are randomized 1:1 to receive either edoxaban or warfarin. Administration of edoxaban or warfarin is to be continued for 12 weeks after surgery. The primary outcome is the occurrence rate of stroke or systemic embolism at 12 weeks after surgery. The net clinical outcome is a composite of stroke, systemic embolism, or major bleeding, which is included in the secondary outcomes.

conclusionThe ENBALV trial demonstrates the efficacy and safety of edoxaban compared with warfarin in patients early after bioprosthetic valve replacement, including patients with sinus rhythm, which will bring a significant benefit to patients in clinical practice.

trial registrationJapan Registry of Clinical Trials (jRCT) 2051210209. 30 Mar 2022 https://jrct.niph.go.jp/latest-detail/jRCT2051210209 .

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AnticoagulantsBioprosthesisFactor Xa InhibitorsHeart Valve ProsthesisHeart Valve Prosthesis ImplantationThromboembolismWarfarinAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAortic ValveClinical Trials, Phase III as TopicFemaleHemorrhageHumansAnticoagulantsedoxabanFactor Xa InhibitorsPyridinesThiazolesWarfarinAnticoagulantBioprosthetic valveBleedingCardiac surgeryEmbolism

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