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ArticleClinical interventions in aging2026

Indobufen versus Aspirin After CABG in Septuagenarians: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study.

Libin Yang, Ben Huang, Zhenhang Chen, Mieradilijiang Abudupataer, Ziang Zuo, Gao Liu, Yongxin Sun, Chunsheng Wang

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Libin Yang *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0006-9417-3245
Ben Huang *Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0002-0015-6721
Zhenhang ChenDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Mieradilijiang AbudupataerDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Ziang ZuoDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0009-0007-0370-9671
Gao LiuDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Yongxin SunDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-9743-5622
Chunsheng WangDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.ORCID 0000-0001-7774-6191

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Purpose: To compare the safety and efficacy of indobufen-based versus aspirin-based sequential antiplatelet therapy in septuagenarians undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). Patients and Methods: Patients aged 70-79 years who underwent CABG between 2020 and 2022 received either indobufen- or aspirin-based dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) (with clopidogrel) for 12 months, followed by monotherapy with their respective baseline agent (indobufen or aspirin) for an additional year. Propensity score matching (1:2, caliper 0.25 SD) balanced the baseline characteristics. The primary outcomes were 2-year major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) and Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC) types 2, 3, or 5 bleeding. Results: Among 296 patients (indobufen, 46; aspirin, 250), 104 (indobufen, 36; aspirin, 68) were well matched. Before matching, indobufen showed similar 2-year MACCE risk to aspirin (6.5% vs 6.8%; subdistribution hazard ratio [sHR] 0.96, 95% CI 0.28-3.28; p = 0.95) and lower BARC type 2, 3, or 5 bleeding (2.2% vs 6.8%; sHR 0.32, 95% CI 0.04-2.38; p = 0.23). After matching, results remained consistent (MACCE 8.3% vs 10.3%; sHR 0.81, 95% CI 0.21-3.10; p = 0.76; bleeding 2.8% vs 11.8%; sHR 0.24, 95% CI 0.03-1.87; p = 0.14). Indobufen reduced clinically relevant bleeding by 9.0% (number needed to treat [NNT] ≈ 11) without compromising ischemic outcomes. Conclusion: Indobufen-based sequential therapy provided ischemic protection similar to that of aspirin, while showing a favorable bleeding profile in septuagenarians undergoing CABG. For individuals with a high bleeding risk or aspirin intolerance, indobufen may represent a practical alternative. Larger prospective studies focusing on geriatric outcomes are warranted.

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AspirinCoronary Artery BypassPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsAgedClopidogrelDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleHemorrhageHumansMalePropensity ScoreAspirinClopidogrelPlatelet Aggregation Inhibitorsantiplatelet therapybleeding riskcoronary revascularizationmajor adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular eventsolder adultssecondary prevention

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