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Bahit MC, Gibson CM. Thrombin as target for prevention of recurrent events after acute coronary syndromes. Thromb Res 2024; 235:116-121. [PMID: 38335566 DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2024.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/12/2024]
Abstract
The mechanism underlying thrombus formation in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) involves both platelets and thrombin. While both pathways are targeted in acute care, platelet inhibition has been predominantly administered in the chronic phase, yet thrombin plays a key role in platelet activation and fibrin formation. Among ACS patients, there is also a persistent chronic increase in thrombin generation, which is associated with a higher rate of adverse events. In the setting of post-ACS care with rivaroxaban or vorapaxar, targeting thrombin has been associated with decreased thrombin generation and reduced cardiovascular events, but has been associated with increased bleeding risk. We explored the evidence supporting thrombin generation in the pathophysiology of recurrent events post-ACS and the role of thrombin as a viable therapeutic target. One specific target is factor XI inhibition, which is involved in thrombin generation, but may also allow for the preservation of normal hemostasis.
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- M Cecilia Bahit
- INECO Neurociencias, Rosario, Provincia de Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Baim Institute for Clinical Research, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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Al Said S, Kaier K, Sumaya W, Alsaid D, Duerschmied D, Storey RF, Gibson CM, Westermann D, Alabed S. Non-vitamin-K-antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) after acute myocardial infarction: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2024; 1:CD014678. [PMID: 38264795 PMCID: PMC10806408 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd014678.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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BACKGROUND Balancing the risk of bleeding and thrombosis after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is challenging, and the optimal antithrombotic therapy remains uncertain. The potential of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) to prevent ischaemic cardiovascular events is promising, but the evidence remains limited. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the efficacy and safety of non-vitamin-K-antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) in addition to background antiplatelet therapy, compared with placebo, antiplatelet therapy, or both, after acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in people without an indication for anticoagulation (i.e. atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism). SEARCH METHODS We searched CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science, and two clinical trial registers in September 2022 with no language restrictions. We checked the reference lists of included studies for any additional trials. SELECTION CRITERIA We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) that evaluated NOACs plus antiplatelet therapy versus placebo, antiplatelet therapy, or both, in people without an indication for anticoagulation after an AMI. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently checked the results of searches to identify relevant studies, assessed each included study, and extracted study data. We conducted random-effects pairwise analyses using Review Manager Web, and network meta-analysis using the R package 'netmeta'. We ranked competing treatments by P scores, which are derived from the P values of all pairwise comparisons and allow ranking of treatments on a continuous 0-to-1 scale. MAIN RESULTS We identified seven eligible RCTs, including an ongoing trial that we could not include in the analysis. Of the six RCTs involving 33,039 participants, three RCTs compared rivaroxaban with placebo, two RCTs compared apixaban with placebo, and one RCT compared dabigatran with placebo. All participants in the six RCTs received concomitant antiplatelet therapy. The available evidence suggests that rivaroxaban compared with placebo reduces the rate of all-cause mortality (risk ratio (RR) 0.82, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.69 to 0.98; number needed to treat for an additional beneficial outcome (NNTB) 250; 3 studies, 21,870 participants; high certainty) and probably reduces cardiovascular mortality (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.69 to 1.01; NNTB 250; 3 studies, 21,870 participants; moderate certainty). There is probably little or no difference between apixaban and placebo in all-cause mortality (RR 1.09, 95% CI 0.88 to 1.35; number needed to treat for an additional harmful outcome (NNTH) 334; 2 studies, 8638 participants; moderate certainty) and cardiovascular mortality (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.77 to 1.27; number needed to treat not applicable; 2 studies, 8638 participants; moderate certainty). Dabigatran may reduce the rate of all-cause mortality compared with placebo (RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.31 to 1.06; NNTB 63; 1 study, 1861 participants; low certainty). Dabigatran compared with placebo may have little or no effect on cardiovascular mortality, although the point estimate suggests benefit (RR 0.72, 95% CI 0.34 to 1.52; NNTB 143; 1 study, 1861 participants; low certainty). Two of the investigated NOACs were associated with an increased risk of major bleeding compared to placebo: apixaban (RR 2.41, 95% CI 1.44 to 4.06; NNTH 143; 2 studies, 8544 participants; high certainty) and rivaroxaban (RR 3.31, 95% CI 1.12 to 9.77; NNTH 125; 3 studies, 21,870 participants; high certainty). There may be little or no difference between dabigatran and placebo in the risk of major bleeding (RR 1.74, 95% CI 0.22 to 14.12; NNTH 500; 1 study, 1861 participants; low certainty). The results of the network meta-analysis were inconclusive between the different NOACs at all individual doses for all primary outcomes. However, low-certainty evidence suggests that apixaban (combined dose) may be less effective than rivaroxaban and dabigatran for preventing all-cause mortality after AMI in people without an indication for anticoagulation. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Compared with placebo, rivaroxaban reduces all-cause mortality and probably reduces cardiovascular mortality after AMI in people without an indication for anticoagulation. Dabigatran may reduce the rate of all-cause mortality and may have little or no effect on cardiovascular mortality. There is probably no meaningful difference in the rate of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality between apixaban and placebo. Moreover, we found no meaningful benefit in efficacy outcomes for specific therapy doses of any investigated NOACs following AMI in people without an indication for anticoagulation. Evidence from the included studies suggests that rivaroxaban and apixaban increase the risk of major bleeding compared with placebo. There may be little or no difference between dabigatran and placebo in the risk of major bleeding. Network meta-analysis did not show any superiority of one NOAC over another for our prespecified primary outcomes. Although the evidence suggests that NOACs reduce mortality, the effect size or impact is small; moreover, NOACs may increase major bleeding. Head-to-head trials, comparing NOACs against each other, are required to provide more solid evidence.
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- Samer Al Said
- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University, QE II Health Sciences Centre, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Canada
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- Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiology, Angiology, Haemostaseology and Medical Intensive Care, University Medical Centre Mannheim, Medical Faculty Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
- European Center for AngioScience (ECAS) and German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) partner site Heidelberg/Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Cardiology Division, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Heart Center Freiburg Bad Krozingen, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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Grymonprez M, Capiau A, Steurbaut S, Boussery K, Mehuys E, Somers A, Petrovic M, De Backer TL, Lahousse L. Pharmacodynamic Drug-Drug Interactions and Bleeding Outcomes in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Using Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants: a Nationwide Cohort Study. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2023:10.1007/s10557-023-07521-5. [PMID: 37930588 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-023-07521-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/23/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Pharmacodynamic drug-drug interactions (PD DDIs) may influence the safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), but the extent to which PD DDIs increase bleeding risks, remains unclear. Therefore, the impact of PD DDIs on bleeding outcomes in NOAC-treated patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) was investigated. METHODS Using Belgian nationwide data, NOAC-treated AF patients were included between 2013-2019. Concomitant use of PD interacting drugs when initiating NOAC treatment was identified. RESULTS Among 193,072 patients, PD DDIs were identified in 114,122 (59.1%) subjects. After multivariable adjustment, concomitant use of PD interacting drugs was associated with significantly higher risks of major or clinically-relevant non-major bleeding (adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 1.19, 95% confidence interval (CI) (1.13-1.24)), gastrointestinal (aHR 1.12, 95%CI (1.03-1.22)), urogenital (aHR 1.21, 95%CI (1.09-1.35)) and other bleeding (aHR 1.28, 95%CI (1.20-1.36)), compared to NOAC-treated AF patients without PD interacting drug use. Increased bleeding risks were most pronounced with P2Y12 inhibitors (aHR 1.62, 95%CI (1.48-1.77)) and corticosteroids (aHR 1.53, 95%CI (1.42-1.66)), followed by selective serotonin or serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRI/SNRI, aHR 1.26, 95%CI (1.17-1.35)), low-dose aspirin (aHR 1.14, 95%CI (1.08-1.20)) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID, aHR 1.10, 95%CI (1.01-1.21)). Significantly higher intracranial bleeding risks in NOAC users were observed with SSRI/SNRIs (aHR 1.50, 95%CI (1.25-1.81)) and corticosteroids (aHR 1.49, 95%CI (1.21-1.84)). CONCLUSION Concomitant use of PD interacting drugs, especially P2Y12 inhibitors and corticosteroids, was associated with higher major, gastrointestinal, urogenital, and other bleeding risks in NOAC-treated AF patients. Remarkably, higher intracranial bleeding risks were observed with SSRI/SNRIs and corticosteroids.
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- Maxim Grymonprez
- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Pharmacy, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Centre for Pharmaceutical Research, Research Group of Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Jette, Belgium
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, UZ Brussel, Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Jette, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
- Department of Pharmacy, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatrics, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Bioanalysis, Pharmaceutical Care Unit, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ghent University, Ottergemsesteenweg 460, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus Medical Center, PO Box 2040, Rotterdam, 3000, CA, the Netherlands.
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Role of cerebral microbleeds in acute ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation. J Thromb Thrombolysis 2022; 55:553-565. [PMID: 36571659 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-022-02761-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Cerebral microbleeds (CMBs) are commonly detected in the brains of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). With the development of neuroimaging, clinicians are paying more attention to the presence of CMBs. CMBs were found to significantly increase the risk of intracranial hemorrhagic transformation and hemorrhage in patients with AIS, especially in patients with concurrent atrial fibrillation (AF). Additionally, the presence of CMBs is thought to be a symbol of a high risk of recurrent ischemic stroke (IS). A few researchers have found that the presence of CMBs has no significant effect on the prognosis of patients with AIS. Therefore, the current views on the role of CMBs in the prognoses of patients with IS are controversial. The use of anticoagulants and other drugs has also become a dilemma due to the special influence of CMBs on the prognosis of these patients. Due to the large number of patients with AF and CMBs, many studies have been conducted on the effects of CMBs on these patients and subsequent pharmacological treatments. However, at present, there are no relevant guidelines to guide the secondary preventive treatment of patients with stroke, CMBs, and AF. In this paper, we summarized the role of CMBs in AIS combined with AF and relevant preventive measures against the recurrence of stroke and the occurrence of intracerebral hemorrhage to help clarify the specifics of drug therapies for this group of patients.
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Gue YX, Gorog DA, Lip GYH. Factor XIa Inhibition: Is It a Novel Alternative Antithrombotic Strategy for High-Risk ACS Patients? Circulation 2022; 146:1207-1209. [PMID: 36030388 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.122.061987] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Ying X Gue
- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom (Y.X.G., G.Y.H.L.)
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- School of Life and Medical Sciences, Postgraduate Medical School, University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom (D.A.G.).,Faculty of Medicine, National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London, United Kingdom (D.A.G.)
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- Liverpool Centre for Cardiovascular Science at University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University and Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital, Liverpool, United Kingdom (Y.X.G., G.Y.H.L.).,Department of Clinical Medicine, Aalborg University, Denmark (G.Y.H.L.)
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Kurihara K, Kawamoto S, Kimura A, Tanaka A, Yabe K, Nomoto H, Osaka Y, Miyazaki T, Suzuki A, Ono Y, Otomo K, Sasano T. Five-Year Impacts of Antithrombotic Therapy Based on 10-Year Clinical Outcomes of Cypher™ Stent Implantation. Cardiol Ther 2022; 11:433-444. [PMID: 35729308 PMCID: PMC9381656 DOI: 10.1007/s40119-022-00267-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Few researchers have investigated the optimal long-term antithrombotic therapy regimen, especially after first-generation drug-eluting stent (DES) use. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of mid-term antithrombotic therapy on long-term outcomes in patients treated with the first sirolimus-eluting coronary stent (Cypher™). Methods Between 2004 and 2009, 1021 patients underwent Cypher™ implantation at our institute; among them, 567 patients had available data on antithrombotic therapy at year 5. We assessed patients’ antithrombotic therapy at year 5 post Cypher™ implantation and examined their association with adverse events from year 5 to year 10 post Cypher™ implantation. Results Patients with dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) at year 5 had significantly lower risk of stent thrombosis (ST) than those with single-antiplatelet therapy (SAPT) (hazard ratio [HR] 0.24, p = 0.034). The HR of major bleeding in DAPT, compared to SAPT, was high, but the difference was not significant (HR 1.72, p = 0.26). Risk of major bleeding was significantly higher in patients on oral anticoagulants (OAC) than in those in other groups (OAC/SAPT; HR 5.31, p = 0.0048, OAC/DAPT; HR 3.08, p = 0.022), without significant reduction in the risk of cardiovascular events. Conclusions The incidence of ST after Cypher™ implantation in patients with DAPT at year 5 was significantly lower than that in SAPT. However, the risk of bleeding was higher with DAPT than with SAPT. Moreover, the risk of major bleeding was significantly higher in patients on anticoagulant therapy than in other patients. New options for the use of antithrombotic drugs after percutaneous coronary intervention warrant further studies on the optimal antithrombotic therapy for first-generation DES.
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- Ken Kurihara
- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan.
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Ome Municipal General Hospital, 4-16-5 Higashiome, Ome, Tokyo, 198-0042, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima Bunkyoku, Tokyo, 113-8519, Japan
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Gupta R, Majumdar M, Imran R, Yi J. A Comprehensive Review on Antithrombotic Therapy for Peripheral Artery Disease. Semin Vasc Surg 2022; 35:124-131. [DOI: 10.1053/j.semvascsurg.2022.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Camaj A, Fuster V, Giustino G, Bienstock SW, Sternheim D, Mehran R, Dangas GD, Kini A, Sharma SK, Halperin J, Dweck MR, Goldman ME. Left Ventricular Thrombus Following Acute Myocardial Infarction: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 79:1010-1022. [PMID: 35272796 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The incidence of left ventricular (LV) thrombus following acute myocardial infarction has markedly declined in recent decades caused by advancements in reperfusion and antithrombotic therapies. Despite this, embolic events remain the most feared complication of LV thrombus necessitating systemic anticoagulation. Mechanistically, LV thrombus development depends on Virchow's triad (ie, endothelial injury from myocardial infarction, blood stasis from LV dysfunction, and hypercoagulability triggered by inflammation, with each of these elements representing potential therapeutic targets). Diagnostic modalities include transthoracic echocardiography with or without ultrasound-enhancing agents and cardiac magnetic resonance. Most LV thrombi develop within the first 2 weeks post-acute myocardial infarction, and the role of surveillance imaging appears limited. Vitamin K antagonists remain the mainstay of therapy because the efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants is less well established. Only meager data support the routine use of prophylactic anticoagulation, even in high-risk patients.
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- Anton Camaj
- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/acamajmd
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/g_giustinomd
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/swbienmd
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/drroxmehran
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/georgedangas
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA. https://twitter.com/doctorkini
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- The Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, New York, USA.
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DeFilippis AP, Trainor PJ, Thanassoulis G, Brumback LC, Post WS, Tsai MY, Tsimikas S. Atherothrombotic factors and atherosclerotic cardiovascular events: the multi-ethnic study of atherosclerosis. Eur Heart J 2022; 43:971-981. [PMID: 34508626 PMCID: PMC8899529 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 07/09/2021] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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AIMS Traditional atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk factors fail to address the full spectrum of the complex interplay of atherosclerotic and atherothrombotic factors integral to ASCVD events. This study sought to examine the association between atherothrombotic biomarkers and ASCVD events. METHODS AND RESULTS The association between atherothrombotic biomarkers and 877 ASCVD events with and without adjustment for traditional risk factors was evaluated via Cox proportional hazards models and factor analysis in 5789 Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis participants over a median follow-up of 14.7 years. Factor analysis accounted for multidimensional relationship and shared variance among study biomarkers, which identified two new variables: a thrombotic factor (Factor 1), principally defined by shared variance in fibrinogen, plasmin-antiplasmin complex, factor VIII, D-dimer, and lipoprotein(a), and a fibrinolytic factor (Factor 2), principally defined by shared variance of plasminogen and oxidized phospholipids on plasminogen. In a model including both factors, the thrombotic factor was associated with the higher risk of ASCVD events [hazard ratio (HR) 1.57, 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.45, 1.70], while the fibrinolytic factor was associated with the lower risk of ASCVD events (HR 0.76, 95% CI 0.70, 0.82), with estimated ASCVD free survival highest for low atherothrombotic Factor 1 and high atherothrombotic Factor 2. CONCLUSION Two atherothrombotic factors, one representative of thrombotic propensity and the other representative of fibrinolytic propensity, were significantly and complementarily associated with incident ASCVD events, remained significantly associated with incident ASCVD after controlling for traditional risk factors, and have promise for identifying patients at high ASCVD event risk specifically due to their atherothrombotic profile.
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- Andrew P DeFilippis
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Department of Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South, MCE 5th Floor, North Tower, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University, 1175 N Horseshoe Dr., Las Cruces, NM 88003, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Experimental Medicine, McGill University Health Center, 1001 Decarie Boulevard, Montreal, QC H4A 3J1, Canada
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- Department of Biostatistics, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific Street Seattle, WA 98105, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Minnesota, 420 Delaware ST SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093, USA
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Merkler AE, Pearce LA, Kasner SE, Shoamanesh A, Birnbaum LA, Kamel H, Sheth KN, Sharma R. Left Ventricular Dysfunction Among Patients With Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source and the Effect of Rivaroxaban vs Aspirin: A Subgroup Analysis of the NAVIGATE ESUS Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA Neurol 2021; 78:1454-1460. [PMID: 34694346 DOI: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2021.3828] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Importance It is uncertain whether anticoagulation is superior to aspirin at reducing recurrent stroke in patients with recent embolic strokes of undetermined source (ESUS) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction. Objective To determine whether anticoagulation is superior to aspirin in reducing recurrent stroke in patients with ESUS and LV dysfunction. Design, Setting, and Participants Post hoc exploratory analysis of data from the New Approach Rivaroxaban Inhibition of Factor Xa in a Global Trial vs Aspirin to Prevent Embolism in ESUS (NAVIGATE ESUS) trial, a randomized, phase 3 clinical trial with enrollment from December 2014 to September 2017. The study setting included 459 stroke recruitment centers in 31 countries. Patients 50 years or older who had neuroimaging-confirmed ESUS between 7 days and 6 months before screening were eligible. Of the 7213 NAVIGATE ESUS participants, 7107 (98.5%) had a documented assessment of LV function at study entry and were included in the present analysis. Data were analyzed in January 2021. Interventions Participants were randomized to receive either 15 mg of rivaroxaban or 100 mg of aspirin once daily. Main Outcomes and Measures The study examined whether rivaroxaban was superior to aspirin at reducing the risk of (1) the trial primary outcome of recurrent stroke or systemic embolism and (2) the trial secondary outcome of recurrent stroke, systemic embolism, myocardial infarction, or cardiovascular mortality during a median follow-up of 10.4 months. LV dysfunction was identified locally through echocardiography and defined as moderate to severe global impairment in LV contractility and/or a regional wall motion abnormality. A Cox proportional hazards model was used to assess for treatment interaction and to estimate the hazard ratios for those randomized to rivaroxaban vs aspirin by LV dysfunction status. Results LV dysfunction was present in 502 participants (7.1%). Of participants with LV dysfunction, the mean (SD) age was 67 (10) years, and 130 (26%) were women. Among participants with LV dysfunction, annualized primary event rates were 2.4% (95% CI, 1.1-5.4) in those assigned to rivaroxaban vs 6.5% (95% CI, 4.0-11.0) in those assigned aspirin. Among the 6605 participants without LV dysfunction, rates were similar between those assigned to rivaroxaban (5.3%; 95% CI, 4.5-6.2) vs aspirin (4.5%; 95% CI, 3.8-5.3). Participants with LV dysfunction assigned to rivaroxaban vs aspirin had a lower risk of the primary outcome (hazard ratio, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.14-0.93), unlike those without LV dysfunction (hazard ratio, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.93-1.46) (P for treatment interaction = .03). Results were similar for the secondary outcome. Conclusions and Relevance In this post hoc exploratory analysis, rivaroxaban was superior to aspirin in reducing the risk of recurrent stroke or systemic embolism among NAVIGATE ESUS participants with LV dysfunction. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02313909.
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- Alexander E Merkler
- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Unit, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, New York, New York.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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- Biostatistics Consultant, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia
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- Department of Medicine (Neurology), McMaster University, Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, Canada
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Texas Health Sciences Center, San Antonio
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- Clinical and Translational Neuroscience Unit, Feil Family Brain and Mind Research Institute, New York, New York.,Department of Neurology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Neurology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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Gouda P, Ramasundarahettige C, Anand S, Muhlhoffer E, Berkowitz S, Fox KA, Eikelboom J, Welsh R. Clinical factors associated with peripheral artery disease in patients with documented coronary artery disease: A post hoc analysis of the COMPASS trial. Atherosclerosis 2021; 331:38-44. [PMID: 34340829 DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2021.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Revised: 06/09/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) who also have peripheral artery disease (PAD) are at high risk of subsequent cardiovascular events and mortality. Despite this, PAD in patients with CAD often remains undiagnosed. The objective of this analysis was to assess clinical factors that predict the presence of PAD in patient with documented CAD who also have PAD. METHODS In a post hoc analysis of patients with CAD in the COMPASS trial, we developed separate prediction models for symptomatic lower extremity PAD and documented carotid artery disease (Model 1), asymptomatic lower extremity PAD defined as ABI <0.9 (Model 2) and for any PAD (symptomatic or asymptomatic; Model 3). Using logistic regression models, candidate variables were chosen to predict the presence of PAD. Overall model performance was evaluated for discrimination and calibration using the concordance statistic and Hosmer and Lemeshow Goodness-of-fit chi-square, respectively. The final model was validated by bootstrapping. RESULTS Of 23,402 participants, 3484 (14.9%) had a history of symptomatic PAD or carotid artery disease (Model 1), 1422 (5.7%) participants had asymptomatic PAD (Model 2) and 4906 (20.6%) had any PAD (Model 3). Model 1 demonstrated a C-statistic of 0.667 and goodness-of-fit p-value of 0.859. Model 2 demonstrated a C-statistic of 0.626 and goodness-of-fit p-value of 0.250. Model 3 demonstrated a C-statistic of 0.646 and goodness-of-fit p-value of 0.240. CONCLUSION Routinely available clinical information is only marginally useful to identify patients with CAD and concomitant PAD.
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- Pishoy Gouda
- University of Alberta, Mazankowski Heart Institute, 8440 112, St NW Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada
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- Mcmaster University, Population Health Research Institute, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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- Mcmaster University, Population Health Research Institute, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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- University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, UK
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- Mcmaster University, Population Health Research Institute, 237 Barton Street East, Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 2X2, Canada
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- University of Alberta, Mazankowski Heart Institute, 8440 112, St NW Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2B7, Canada.
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Bálint A, Kupó P, Tornyos D, El Alaoui El Abdallaoui O, Jánosi A, Komócsi A. Oral anticoagulation and outcomes in patients with acute myocardial infarction: Insights from the Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14179. [PMID: 33759332 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Accepted: 03/02/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Anticoagulation reduces the risk of stroke and embolization and is recommended in most patients with atrial fibrillation. Patients after coronary intervention and acute coronary syndromes require antiplatelet treatment. Although oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy may interfere with the outcome of patients after coronary intervention, its exact impact remains unclear. Importantly, risk-benefit relations may be considerably different after myocardial infarction. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data of patients registered from the Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, a mandatory nationwide program for hospitals treating patients with myocardial infarction, were processed. Patients registered between 01.2014. and 12.2017 were included. All-cause mortality, the composite of cardiac events (MACE), and transfusion were compared between patients receiving OAC treatment and a propensity score (PS) matched control group. Subgroup analyses of different anticoagulation and antiplatelet strategies were performed with propensity weighted Cox proportional hazards' models to estimate risk during the first year after the index event. RESULTS From 30 681 patients 1875 cases received OAC treatment and had apparently worse prognosis. After PS-matching, however, we found no difference regarding mortality (hazard ratio [HR]: 0.91 95% CI 0.77-1.09, P = .303), MACE (HR: 0.92 95% CI 0.78-1.09, P = .335) or transfusion (HR: 1.21, 95% CI 0.97-1.49, P = .086). In PS-adjusted analyses for the OAC group, patients who received aspirin were associated with lower mortality (HR: 0.77, 95% CI: 0.60-0.997, P = .048) and MACE (HR:0.73, 95% CI 0.58-0.92, P = .008) compared to those without aspirin. CONCLUSIONS In patients with acute myocardial infarction, the prognosis of OAC-treated patients was comparable to the PS matched control; however, the omission of aspirin therapy was associated with unfavorable outcomes.
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- Alexandra Bálint
- Heart Institute, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Heart Institute, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Heart Institute, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Hungarian Myocardial Infarction Registry, György Gottsegen Hungarian Institute of Cardiology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Heart Institute, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Ajjan RA, Kietsiriroje N, Badimon L, Vilahur G, Gorog DA, Angiolillo DJ, Russell DA, Rocca B, Storey RF. Antithrombotic therapy in diabetes: which, when, and for how long? Eur Heart J 2021; 42:2235-2259. [PMID: 33764414 PMCID: PMC8203081 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Cardiovascular disease remains the main cause of mortality in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) and also results in significant morbidity. Premature and more aggressive atherosclerotic disease, coupled with an enhanced thrombotic environment, contributes to the high vascular risk in individuals with DM. This prothrombotic milieu is due to increased platelet activity together with impaired fibrinolysis secondary to quantitative and qualitative changes in coagulation factors. However, management strategies to reduce thrombosis risk remain largely similar in individuals with and without DM. The current review covers the latest in the field of antithrombotic management in DM. The role of primary vascular prevention is discussed together with options for secondary prevention following an ischaemic event in different clinical scenarios including coronary, cerebrovascular, and peripheral artery diseases. Antiplatelet therapy combinations as well as combination of antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents are examined in both the acute phase and long term, including management of individuals with sinus rhythm and those with atrial fibrillation. The difficulties in tailoring therapy according to the variable atherothrombotic risk in different individuals are emphasized, in addition to the varying risk within an individual secondary to DM duration, presence of complications and predisposition to bleeding events. This review provides the reader with an up-to-date guide for antithrombotic management of individuals with DM and highlights gaps in knowledge that represent areas for future research, aiming to improve clinical outcome in this high-risk population.
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- Ramzi A Ajjan
- The LIGHT Laboratories, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 7JT, UK
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- The LIGHT Laboratories, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 7JT, UK.,Endocrinology and Metabolism Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla 90110, Thailand
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- Cardiovascular Program ICCC, Research Institute Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, IIB-Sant Pau, Sant Antoni M. Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Cardiovascular (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Sant Antoni M. Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain.,Cardiovascular Research Chair, Universidad Autónoma Barcelona (UAB), Sant Antoni M. Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- Cardiovascular Program ICCC, Research Institute Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, IIB-Sant Pau, Sant Antoni M. Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Cardiovascular (CIBERCV), Instituto de Salud Carlos III, Sant Antoni M. Claret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain
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- University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL10 9AB, UK.,National Heart and Lung Institute, Guy Scadding Building, Dovehouse St, London SW3 6LY, UK
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, 655 West, 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209, USA
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- The LIGHT Laboratories, Leeds Institute of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 7JT, UK.,Leeds Vascular Institute, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LS1 3EX, UK
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- Institute of Pharmacology, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Beech Hill Road, Sheffield S10 2RX, UK
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Siegal DM, Anand SS. Considerations for use of direct oral anticoagulants in arterial disease. Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2021; 5:S2475-0379(22)01372-3. [PMID: 34095731 PMCID: PMC8162231 DOI: 10.1002/rth2.12502] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Cardiovascular diseases including coronary heart disease, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease were responsible for an estimated 18 million deaths in 2017. Despite advances in management over the past several decades, these patients continue to have substantial risk of subsequent cardiovascular events. We provide a narrative review of randomized clinical trials evaluating direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for the treatment of acute coronary syndromes, noncardioembolic ischemic stroke, embolic stroke of undetermined source, and peripheral arterial disease. In these conditions, considerations for use of single antiplatelet therapy, dual antiplatelet therapy, or low-dose DOACs used together with antiplatelet therapy are presented.
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- Deborah M Siegal
- Department of Medicine University of Ottawa Ottawa ON Canada.,Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Ottawa ON Canada
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- Department of Medicine McMaster University Hamilton ON Canada.,Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact McMaster University Hamilton ON Canada.,Population Health Research Institute Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton ON Canada
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Grachev VG, Vedenskaya SS, Smolenskaya OG. Features of Risk Stratification, Diagnosis and Secondary Prevention in Patients with Multifocal Arterial Disease. Part 2: Treatment Options. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY IN CARDIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2021-03-02] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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The similarity of the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and atherothrombotic complications, regardless of their location, makes the approaches to secondary prevention similar, which include lifestyle modification, pharmacotherapy of hemodynamic disorders, metabolic changes and hemostasis. Secondary prophylaxis in patients with multifocal arterial lesions using antihypertensive, antithrombotic and lipid-lowering therapy provides a more pronounced decrease in the incidence of cardiovascular complications than in lesions of single vascular lesions due to a higher initial risk. However, these treatments do not reduce the risk to the level that is achieved by treating patients with less atherosclerotic lesion. In this regard, it is of interest to use the currently available new methods and regimens of drug therapy in patients with multifocal arterial lesions, which make it possible to more intensively influence the mechanisms of atherosclerosis progression and more effectively prevent the development of its complications.
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Rocca B, Peter K. Platelets, coagulation, and the vascular wall: the quest to better understand and smarten up our therapeutic targeting of this triad in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Cardiovasc Res 2021; 117:1998-2000. [PMID: 33792665 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvab121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Bianca Rocca
- Section of Pharmacology, Department of Bioethics and Safety, Catholic University School of Medicine, Rome, Italy.,'Gemelli' Foundation, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Atherothrombosis and Vascular Biology Program, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, 75 Commercial Road, Melbourne, VIC 3004, Australia.,Department of Physiology, Anatomy, Microbiology, La Trobe University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Medicine and Immunology, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.,Department of Cardiometabolic Health, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Capranzano P, Angiolillo DJ. Antithrombotic Management of Elderly Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2021; 14:723-738. [PMID: 33826494 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2021.01.040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Antithrombotic therapy represents the mainstay of treatment in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), including elderly patients who are at increased risk for ischemic recurrences. However, the elderly population is also more vulnerable to bleeding complications. Numerous mechanisms, including abnormalities in the vasculature, thrombogenicity, comorbidities, and altered drug response, contribute to both increased thrombotic and bleeding risk. Age-related organ changes and drug-drug interactions secondary to polypharmacy lead to distinct pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of antithrombotic drugs. Overall these factors contribute to the risk-benefit profiles of antithrombotic therapies in elderly subjects and underscore the need for treatment regimens that can reduce bleeding while preserving efficacy. Given that the prevalence of CAD, as well as concomitant diseases with thromboembolic potential, such as atrial fibrillation, increases with age and that the elderly population is in continuous growth, understanding the safety and efficacy of different antithrombotic regimens is pivotal for patient-centered care. In the present overview the authors appraise the available data on the use of antithrombotic therapy in older patients with CAD to assist with the management of this high-risk population and define knowledge gaps that can set the basis for future research.
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- Piera Capranzano
- Division of Cardiology, Policlinico Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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Grachev VG, Vedenskaya SS, Smolenskaya OG. Features of Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients with Multifocal Arterial Disease. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 61:87-95. [PMID: 33849424 DOI: 10.18087/cardio.2021.3.n1498] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Multifocal arterial injury is common in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases and is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular complications and death. Administration of more intensive antithrombotic therapy, particularly combinations of acetylsalicylic acid and a "vascular" dose of rivaroxaban, in patients with multifocal arterial injury is characterized by a beneficial ratio of efficiency and safety due to a pronounced decrease in the risk of cardiovascular complications. Detection of peripheral artery diseases in patients with ischemic heart disease and atherosclerotic cerebrovascular pathology makes it possible to improve the risk stratification, optimize the diagnostic tactics and clarify indications for more intensive antithrombotic therapy.
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- V G Grachev
- Urals State Medical University of Ministry Healthcare of Russian Federation, Yekaterinburg
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- Urals State Medical University of Ministry Healthcare of Russian Federation, Yekaterinburg
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- Urals State Medical University of Ministry Healthcare of Russian Federation, Yekaterinburg
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Zykov MV, Butsev VV, Suleymanov RR. Myocardial Infarction Complicated by Ischemic Stroke: Risk Factors, Prognosis, Unresolved Problems and Possible Methods of Prevention. RATIONAL PHARMACOTHERAPY IN CARDIOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.20996/1819-6446-2021-02-09] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The present work is devoted to the analysis of modern publications on various aspects of the development and course of ischemic stroke in the presence of acute myocardial infarction. A literature search was conducted on the websites of cardiological and neurological societies, as well as on the PubMed, EMBASE, eLibrary databases using the keywords: myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, stroke, acute cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, acute coronary syndrome, stroke. The authors of this review found that although stroke is a relatively rare complication of myocardial infarction, its prevention is an extremely significant task, since it is associated with high mortality, disability and a significant increase in the cost of treatment. So, it is extremely important to detect thrombosis of the left ventricular cavity in a timely manner, to register preexisting atrial fibrillation that occurs earlier or for the first time, followed by the appointment of anticoagulant therapy. Timely reperfusion treatment, the use of statins and modern dual antithrombotic therapy can reduce the risk of developing cerebrovascular accident in patients with myocardial infarction. It is likely that a decrease in the activity of subclinical inflammation after myocardial infarction will also reduce the risk of stroke, as was recently shown in the COLCOT study. Currently, it remains relevant to search for new knowledge about the risk factors for stroke, which complicated the course of myocardial infarction, which will allow developing more effective and personalized preventive measures in a patient with acute coronary syndrome.
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- M. V. Zykov
- Research Institute for Complex Issues of Cardiovascular Diseases;
Sochi City Hospital №4
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- District Cardiology Dispensary, Center for Diagnosis and Cardiovascular Surgery
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- Fatima Rodriguez
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine and the Cardiovascular Institute, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
- Department of Medicine, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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Galli M, Capodanno D, Andreotti F, Crea F, Angiolillo DJ. Safety and efficacy of P2Y 12 inhibitor monotherapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2020; 20:9-21. [PMID: 33180563 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1850691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Introduction: Antiplatelet therapy represents a key strategy for the prevention of thrombotic complications in patients with both acute and chronic coronary syndromes, particularly those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Nevertheless, dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is associated with a bleeding risk proportionate to its duration. Ever growing appreciation of the prognostic implications associated with bleeding and the development of safer stent platforms over the past years have led to a number of novel antiplatelet treatment strategies being tested among patients undergoing PCI. Areas covered: P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after ashort course DAPT has emerged as ableeding reduction strategy to mitigate such risk while still preventing thrombotic complications. In this review we describe the latest evidence regarding the safety and efficacy of P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy in patients undergoing PCI in different clinical settings. Expert opinion: P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy after a brief period of DAPT has emerged as an effective approach to reduce the risk of bleeding without any tradeoff in efficacy (i.e., thrombotic complications). This strategy has shown consistent findings in a number of different clinical settings of patients undergoing PCI. Nevertheless, unanswered questions on the ideal patient and the precise P2Y12 monotherapy regimen warrant further investigation.
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- Mattia Galli
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Rome, Italy.,Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine , Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, C.A.S.T., P.O. "G. Rodolico," Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", University of Catania , Catania, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS , Rome, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine , Jacksonville, Florida, United States
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Meah MN, Raftis J, Wilson SJ, Perera V, Garonzik SM, Murthy B, Everlof JG, Aronson R, Luettgen J, Newby DE. Antithrombotic Effects of Combined PAR (Protease-Activated Receptor)-4 Antagonism and Factor Xa Inhibition. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 2020; 40:2678-2685. [PMID: 32907366 PMCID: PMC7571844 DOI: 10.1161/atvbaha.120.314960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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OBJECTIVE PAR (protease-activated receptor)-4 antagonism has antiplatelet effects under conditions of high shear stress. We aimed to establish whether PAR4 antagonism had additive antithrombotic activity in the presence of factor Xa inhibition in an ex vivo model of acute arterial injury. Approach and Results: Fifteen healthy volunteers (29±6 years, 7 women) completed a phase zero double-blind randomized controlled crossover trial. Ex vivo platelet activation, platelet aggregation, and thrombus formation were measured following blood perfusion of low shear and high shear stress chambers. Upstream of the chambers, extracorporeal blood was admixed with (1) vehicle, (2) low-dose apixaban (20 ng/mL), (3) high-dose apixaban (80 ng/mL), (4) BMS-986141 (400 ng/mL), (5) BMS-968141 and low-dose apixaban, or (6) BMS-968141 and high-dose apixaban in 6 sequential studies performed in random order. Compared with vehicle, BMS-986141 demonstrated selective inhibition of PAR4-AP (agonist peptide)-stimulated platelet aggregation, platelet-monocyte aggregates, and P-selectin expression (P≤0.01 for all). Total thrombus area was reduced under both low shear and high shear stress conditions for all drug infusions (P<0.0001 for all versus vehicle). BMS-968141 reduced total (≤44.4%) and platelet-rich (≤39.3%) thrombus area, whereas apixaban reduced total (≤42.9%) and fibrin-rich (≤31.6%) thrombus area. Combination of BMS-986141 with apixaban caused a further modest reduction in total thrombus area (9.6%-12.4%), especially under conditions of high shear stress (P≤0.027). CONCLUSIONS In the presence of factor Xa inhibition, PAR4 antagonism with BMS-986141 further reduces thrombus formation, especially under conditions of high shear stress. This suggests the potential for additive efficacy of combination PAR4 antagonism and factor Xa inhibition in the prevention of atherothrombotic events.
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- Mohammed N. Meah
- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (M.N.M., J.R., S.J.W., D.E.N.)
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (M.N.M., J.R., S.J.W., D.E.N.)
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (M.N.M., J.R., S.J.W., D.E.N.)
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (M.N.M., J.R., S.J.W., D.E.N.)
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- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton Pike Facility, NJ (V.P., S.M.G., B.M., R.A.)
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- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton Pike Facility, NJ (V.P., S.M.G., B.M., R.A.)
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- Brisol-Myers Squibb, Lawrenceville Facility, Princeton, NJ (J.G.E., J.L.)
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- Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton Pike Facility, NJ (V.P., S.M.G., B.M., R.A.)
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- Brisol-Myers Squibb, Lawrenceville Facility, Princeton, NJ (J.G.E., J.L.)
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (M.N.M., J.R., S.J.W., D.E.N.)
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Patil T, Murphy K, Woodard L, Lebrecht M. Proton Pump Inhibitor Utilization in Veteran Patients on Combined Antithrombotic Therapy and Validation of Simplified Bleeding Risk Score. Pharmacotherapy 2020; 40:1219-1227. [PMID: 33073362 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Concomitant use of anticoagulant and antiplatelet agents can increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleed (GIB). Use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) has been proposed to decrease the risk of GIB in patients on combined antithrombotic therapy (CAT). OBJECTIVE To describe the current utilization of PPIs in veteran patients on CAT and associated clinical predictors of GIB. METHODS This retrospective study included patients on CAT receiving PPIs, with at least one of the CAT agents initiated between January 1, 2018 and October 30, 2018. Data were extracted from the computerized patient record system. Primary end point included estimating proportion of patients on CAT receiving PPI co-therapy, describing patient characteristics, and identifying clinical predictors of GIB. Secondary outcomes included reporting GIB events and all-cause mortality. Additional outcome was to validate the five-factor risk score (FFRS) for GIB in patients on CAT and compare its overall predictive performance to HAS-BLED score. RESULTS This study reports an overall rate of PPI co-therapy in patients on CAT of 40.9% (484/1181), with only 22.3% of patients on CAT receiving PPI for GIB prophylaxis. There was no difference in the mean follow up duration of PPI users and PPI co-therapy (264.01 vs 271.92 days; p=0.3761). Current alcohol use (p=0.005), current smokers (p=0.022), chronic kidney disease (p=0.004), peptic ulcer disease (p<0.001), and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug use (p=0.048) were significant predictors of GIB in multivariate analyses of our study cohort. We further provide exploratory validation that use of a simplified FFRS to predict GIB showed a trend towards better overall predictive performance as compared to HAS-BLED score (C-statistic: 0.738; 95% CI 0.684-0.787 for FFRS vs C-statistic: 0.596; 95% CI 0.538-0.653 for HAS-BLED; p=0.0094). CONCLUSION This study reports lower rate of PPI co-therapy in veteran patients on CAT per currently available guidance. Further we explore utilization of simplified FFRS model to predict GIB in patients on CAT with long-term PPI co-therapy.
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- Tanvi Patil
- Veterans Health Administration - Pharmacy, Salem, Virginia, USA
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- Veterans Health Administration - Pharmacy, Salem, Virginia, USA
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- Veterans Health Administration - Pharmacy, Salem, Virginia, USA
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- Veterans Health Administration - Pharmacy, Salem, Virginia, USA
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Ten Cate H, Guzik TJ, Eikelboom J, Spronk HMH. Pleiotropic actions of factor Xa inhibition in cardiovascular prevention: mechanistic insights and implications for anti-thrombotic treatment. Cardiovasc Res 2020; 117:2030-2044. [PMID: 32931586 PMCID: PMC8318102 DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvaa263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 09/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Atherosclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease in which atherothrombotic complications lead to cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. At advanced stages, myocardial infarction, ischaemic stroke, and peripheral artery disease, including major adverse limb events, are caused either by acute occlusive atherothrombosis or by thromboembolism. Endothelial dysfunction, vascular smooth muscle cell activation, and vascular inflammation are essential in the development of acute cardiovascular events. Effects of the coagulation system on vascular biology extend beyond thrombosis. Under physiological conditions, coagulation proteases in blood are pivotal in maintaining haemostasis and vascular integrity. Under pathological conditions, including atherosclerosis, the same coagulation proteases (including factor Xa, factor VIIa, and thrombin) become drivers of atherothrombosis, working in concert with platelets and vessel wall components. While initially atherothrombosis was attributed primarily to platelets, recent advances indicate the critical role of fibrin clot and plasma coagulation factors. Mechanisms of atherothrombosis and hypercoagulability vary depending on plaque erosion or plaque rupture. In addition to contributing to thrombus formation, factor Xa and thrombin can affect endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, vascular smooth muscle cell function as well as immune cell activation and vascular inflammation. By these mechanisms, they promote atherosclerosis and contribute to plaque instability. In this review, we first discuss the postulated vasoprotective mechanisms of protease-activated receptor signalling induced by coagulation enzymes under physiological conditions. Next, we discuss preclinical studies linking coagulation with endothelial cell dysfunction, thromboinflammation, and atherogenesis. Understanding these mechanisms is pivotal for the introduction of novel strategies in cardiovascular prevention and therapy. We therefore translate these findings to clinical studies of direct oral anticoagulant drugs and discuss the potential relevance of dual pathway inhibition for atherothrombosis prevention and vascular protection.
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- Hugo Ten Cate
- Department of Internal Medicine, Thrombosis Expertise Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 50, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Biochemistry, Thrombosis Expertise Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 50, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Institute of Cardiovascular & Medical Sciences, British Heart Foundation Glasgow Cardiovascular Research Centre, Glasgow, UK.,Department of Medicine, Jagiellonian University, Collegium Medicum, Krakow, Poland
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster University, Hamilton, L8L 2x2, ON, Canada
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Thrombosis Expertise Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 50, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.,Department of Biochemistry, Thrombosis Expertise Center, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 50, PO Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Ashley J, McArthur E, Bota S, Harel Z, Battistella M, Molnar AO, Jun M, Badve SV, Garg AX, Manuel D, Tanuseputro P, Wells P, Mavrakanas T, Rhodes E, Sood MM. Risk of Cardiovascular Events and Mortality Among Elderly Patients With Reduced GFR Receiving Direct Oral Anticoagulants. Am J Kidney Dis 2020; 76:311-320. [DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2020.02.446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Harrison RW, Newby LK. Rivaroxaban in Acute Coronary Syndromes: We Have a Compass and an Atlas, But Where Are We Headed? J Am Heart Assoc 2020; 8:e012014. [PMID: 30813822 PMCID: PMC6474921 DOI: 10.1161/jaha.119.012014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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See Article by Gibson et al
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- Robert W Harrison
- 1 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute Duke University Medical Center Durham NC
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- 1 Division of Cardiology Department of Medicine and Duke Clinical Research Institute Duke University Medical Center Durham NC
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Wang N, Chen L, Li N, Xu G, Qi F, Zhu L, Liu W. Predicted effect of ticagrelor on the pharmacokinetics of dabigatran etexilate using physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling. Sci Rep 2020; 10:9717. [PMID: 32546773 PMCID: PMC7298054 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-66557-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2019] [Accepted: 05/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dabigatran etexilate (DABE) is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) and may be combined with ticagrelor, a P2Y12 inhibitor with antiplatelet effects. This combination of antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants would increases the risk of bleeding in patients. In addition, the potential drug interaction may further increase the risk of bleeding. At present, there is scarce research to clarify the results of the interaction between the two. Therefore, we conducted this study to identify the potential impact of ticagrelor on the pharmacokinetics of DABE using physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling. The models reasonably predicted the concentration-time profiles of dabigatran (DAB), the transformation form after DABE absorption, and ticagrelor. For pharmacokinetic drug-drug interaction (DDI), exposure to DAB at steady state was increased when co-administrated with ticagrelor. The Cmax and AUC0-t of DAB were raised by approximately 8.7% and 7.1%, respectively. Meanwhile, a stable-state ticagrelor co-administration at 400 mg once-daily increased the Cmax and AUC0-t of DAB by approximately 12.8% and 18.8%, respectively. As conclusions, Ticagrelor slightly increased the exposure of DAB. It is possible to safely use ticagrelor in a double or triple antithrombotic regimen containing DABE, only considering the antithrombotic efficacy, but not need to pay much attention on the pharmacokinetic DDI.
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- Nan Wang
- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Artificial Cell, Tianjin, China.,Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center of Public Health Ministry, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- Pharmaceutical College, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin, China
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- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin First Center Hospital, Tianjin, China.
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- Pharmacy Department, Tianjin Third Central Hospital, Tianjin, China. .,Tianjin Key Laboratory of Artificial Cell, Tianjin, China. .,Artificial Cell Engineering Technology Research Center of Public Health Ministry, Tianjin, China.
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Gurbel PA, Fox KAA, Tantry US, Ten Cate H, Weitz JI. Combination Antiplatelet and Oral Anticoagulant Therapy in Patients With Coronary and Peripheral Artery Disease. Circulation 2020; 139:2170-2185. [PMID: 31034291 DOI: 10.1161/circulationaha.118.033580] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Antiplatelet therapy is the mainstay for the treatment of acute and chronic arterial disease involving the coronary and peripheral beds. However, questions remain about optimal antithrombotic therapy for long-term treatment of chronic vascular disease. The observation that dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel was associated with lower thrombotic event rates than acetylsalicylic acid monotherapy in patients with acute coronary syndromes and those undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention changed the treatment paradigm. Moreover, the demonstration that more pharmacodynamically potent P2Y12 inhibitors than clopidogrel were associated with fewer thrombotic event occurrences further solidified the dual antiplatelet therapy approach. However, recurrent thrombotic events occur in ≈1 in 10 patients in the first year following an acute coronary syndrome event, despite treatment with the most potent P2Y12 inhibitors, a limitation that has stimulated interest in exploring the efficacy and safety of approaches using anticoagulants on top of antiplatelet therapy. These investigations have included treatment with very-low-dose oral anticoagulation, and even its replacement of acetylsalicylic acid in the presence of a P2Y12 inhibitor, in patients stabilized after an acute coronary syndrome event. Recent basic and translational studies have suggested noncanonical effects of coagulation factor inhibition that may further modulate clinical benefits. This in-depth review will discuss developments in our understanding of the roles that platelets and coagulation factors play in atherothrombosis and review the rationale and clinical evidence for combining antiplatelet and oral anticoagulant therapy in patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease.
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- Paul A Gurbel
- Inova Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA (P.A.G.)
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- British Heart Foundation Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom (K.A.A.F.)
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- Sinai Center for Thrombosis Research, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD (U.S.T.)
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- Laboratory for Clinical Thrombosis and Hemostasis, Departments of Internal Medicine and Biochemistry, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht, Maastricht University Medical Center, Netherlands (H.t.C.)
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- Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute and McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada (J.I.W.)
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Capodanno D, Bhatt DL, Eikelboom JW, Fox KAA, Geisler T, Michael Gibson C, Gonzalez-Juanatey JR, James S, Lopes RD, Mehran R, Montalescot G, Patel M, Steg PG, Storey RF, Vranckx P, Weitz JI, Welsh R, Zeymer U, Angiolillo DJ. Dual-pathway inhibition for secondary and tertiary antithrombotic prevention in cardiovascular disease. Nat Rev Cardiol 2020; 17:242-257. [PMID: 31953535 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-019-0314-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 78] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Advances in antiplatelet therapies for patients with cardiovascular disease have improved patient outcomes over time, but the challenge of balancing the risks of ischaemia and bleeding remains substantial. Moreover, many patients with cardiovascular disease have a residual risk of ischaemic events despite receiving antiplatelet therapy. Therefore, novel strategies are needed to prevent clinical events through mechanisms beyond platelet inhibition and with an acceptable associated risk of bleeding. The advent of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants, which attenuate fibrin formation by selective inhibition of factor Xa or thrombin, has renewed the interest in dual-pathway inhibition strategies that combine an antiplatelet agent with an anticoagulant drug. In this Review, we highlight the emerging pharmacological rationale and clinical development of dual-pathway inhibition strategies for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with different manifestations of cardiovascular disease, such as coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease and peripheral artery disease.
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- Davide Capodanno
- Division of Cardiology, C.A.S.T., P.O. 'G. Rodolico', Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria 'Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele', University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton General Hospital and McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Centre for Cardiovascular Science, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, University Hospital of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Cardiovascular Division, Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Sorbonne Université, ACTION Study Group, Institut de Cardiologie, Pitié Salpêtrière Hôpital (AP-HP), Paris, France
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- Division of Cardiology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA
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- Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, Hôpital Bichat, Paris University, FACT (French Alliance for Cardiovascular Trials), INSERM U1148, Paris, France
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- Department of Infection, Immunity and Cardiovascular Disease, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK
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- Department of Cardiology and Critical Care Medicine, Hartcentrum Hasselt, and Faculty of Medicine and Life Sciences at the University of Hasselt, Hasselt, Belgium
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- Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, McMaster University and the Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Cardiac Sciences Department, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and University of Alberta, Edmonton, AL, Canada
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- Klinikum Ludwigshafen and Institut für Herzinfarktforschung, Ludwigshafen, Germany
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA.
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Di Fusco SA, Lucà F, Gulizia MM, Gabrielli D, Colivicchi F. Emerging clinical setting of direct oral anticoagulants. J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) 2020; 21:1-5. [DOI: 10.2459/jcm.0000000000000894] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Al Said S, Alabed S, Kaier K, Tan AR, Bode C, Meerpohl JJ, Duerschmied D. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) post-percutaneous coronary intervention: a network meta-analysis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2019; 12:CD013252. [PMID: 31858590 PMCID: PMC6923523 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013252.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Clinicians must balance the risks of bleeding and thrombosis after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in people with an indication for anticoagulation. The potential of non-vitamin K antagonists (NOACs) to prevent bleeding complications is promising, but evidence remains limited. OBJECTIVES To review the evidence from randomised controlled trials assessing the efficacy and safety of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) compared to vitamin K antagonists post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in people with an indication for anticoagulation. SEARCH METHODS We identified studies by searching CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, the Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science and two clinical trials registers in February 2019. We checked bibliographies of identified studies and applied no language restrictions. SELECTION CRITERIA We searched for randomised controlled trials (RCT) that compared NOACs and vitamin K antagonists for people with an indication for anticoagulation who underwent PCI. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently checked the results of searches to identify relevant studies, assessed each included study, and extracted study data. We conducted random-effects, pairwise analyses using Review Manager 5 and network meta-analyses (NMA) using the R package 'netmeta'. We ranked competing treatments by P scores, which are derived from the P values of all pairwise comparisons, and allow ranking of treatments on a continuous 0 to 1 scale. MAIN RESULTS We identified nine RCTs that met the inclusion criteria, but four were ongoing trials, and were not included in this analysis. We included five RCTs, with 8373 participants, in the NMA (two RCTs compared apixaban to a vitamin K antagonist, two RCTs compared rivaroxaban to a vitamin K antagonist, and one RCT compared dabigatran to a vitamin K antagonist). Very low- to moderate-certainty evidence suggests little or no difference between NOACs and vitamin K antagonists in death from cardiovascular causes (not reported in the dabigatran trial), myocardial infarction, stroke, death from any cause, and stent thrombosis. Apixaban (RR 0.85, 95% CI 0.77 to 0.95), high dose rivaroxaban (RR 0.86, 95% CI 0.74 to 1.00), and low dose rivaroxaban (RR 0.80, 95% CI 0.68 to 0.92) probably reduce the risk of recurrent hospitalisation compared with vitamin K antagonists. No studies looked at health-related quality of life. Very low- to moderate-certainty evidence suggests that NOACs may be safer than vitamin K antagonists in terms of bleeding. Both high dose dabigatran (RR 0.53, 95% CI 0.29 to 0.97), and low dose dabigatran (RR 0.38, 95% CI 0.21 to 0.70) may reduce major bleeding more than vitamin K antagonists. High dose dabigatran (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.72 to 0.96), low dose dabigatran (RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.58 to 0.75), apixaban (RR 0,67 , 95% Cl 0.51 to 0.88), high dose rivaroxaban (RR 0.66, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.83), and low dose rivaroxaban (RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.57 to 0.88) probably reduce non-major bleeding more than vitamin K antagonists. The results from the NMA were inconclusive between the different NOACs for all primary and secondary outcomes. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Very low- to moderate-certainty evidence suggests no meaningful difference in efficacy outcomes between non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) and vitamin K antagonists following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in people with non-valvular atrial fibrillation. NOACs probably reduce the risk of recurrent hospitalisation for adverse events compared with vitamin K antagonists. Low- to moderate-certainty evidence suggests that dabigatran may reduce the rates of major and non-major bleeding, and apixaban and rivaroxaban probably reduce the rates of non-major bleeding compared with vitamin K antagonists. Our network meta-analysis did not show superiority of one NOAC over another for any of the outcomes. Head to head trials, directly comparing NOACs against each other, are required to provide more certain evidence.
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- Samer Al Said
- University of Freiburg, Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, Freiburg, Germany
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- University of Sheffield, Academic Unit of Radiology, Sheffield, UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg, Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics, Freiburg, Germany
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- University College London, Institute of Health Informatics Research, 222 Euston Road, London, UK, NW1 2DA
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, Freiburg, Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Institute for Evidence in Medicine, Breisacher Str. 153, Freiburg, Germany, D-79110
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- University of Freiburg, Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center, Freiburg, Germany
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Welsh RC, Peterson ED, De Caterina R, Bode C, Gersh B, Eikelboom JW. Applying contemporary antithrombotic therapy in the secondary prevention of chronic atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Am Heart J 2019; 218:100-109. [PMID: 31715433 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2019.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2019] [Accepted: 09/12/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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For 4 decades, antithrombotic therapy with aspirin has been a cornerstone of secondary prevention for patients with chronic atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Unfortunately, despite the use of evidence-based therapies, patients with ASCVD continue to have recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events including death, myocardial infarction, and stroke-at a rate of approximately 2%-4% per year. To combat this continuing risk, several recent trials have evaluated the efficacy and safety of more intensive antithrombotic strategies through prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), combining a P2Y12 receptor antagonists and low-dose aspirin, or alternatively applying a dual pathway inhibition approach, combining low-dose non-vitamin K antagonist anticoagulant and low-dose aspirin. Both combination strategies have been shown to reduce recurrent ischemic events but at the cost of increased bleeding events. The clinical application of these antithrombotic strategies requires clinicians to assess and balance the risk of recurrent ischemic and bleeding events in an individual patient. Furthermore, clinicians may also need to adapt their antithrombotic strategies to achieve best patient outcomes, as ASCVD is a progressive disease and the risks of cardiovascular ischemic and bleeding events may shift over time. This state-of-the-art article reviews evidence from the trials and provides a practical approach to the application of DAPT and dual pathway antithrombotic therapy in the long-term management of patients with chronic ASCVD.
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- Robert C Welsh
- Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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- Duke Outcomes Research Center, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States
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- Institute of Cardiology and Centre of Excellence on Ageing, G d'Annunzio University, Chieti and G Monasterio Foundation, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology and Angiology, Heart Center, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN, United States
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- Population Health Research Institute, McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Sharma A, Hagström E, Wojdyla DM, Neely ML, Harrington RA, Wallentin L, Alexander JH, Goodman SG, Lopes RD. Clinical consequences of bleeding among individuals with a recent acute coronary syndrome: Insights from the APPRAISE-2 trial. Am Heart J 2019; 215:106-113. [PMID: 31310855 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2019.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Patients with a recent acute coronary syndrome (ACS) receiving oral antiplatelets and anticoagulants are at risk for bleeding and subsequent adverse non-bleeding-related events. METHODS In this post hoc analysis, we evaluated 7,392 high-risk patients (median follow-up 241 days) with a recent ACS randomized to apixaban or placebo in APPRAISE-2. Clinical events during a 30-day period after Thrombolysis in Myocardial Infarction (TIMI) major/minor bleeding were analyzed using unadjusted and adjusted Cox proportional-hazards models. RESULTS In total, 153 (2.1%) patients experienced TIMI major/minor bleeding during follow-up. Bleeding risk for patients on triple therapy (apixaban, thienopyridine, and aspirin) was increased compared with those on dual therapy (apixaban plus aspirin: hazard ratio [HR] 2.02, 95% CI 1.08-3.79; thienopyridine plus aspirin: HR 1.99, 95% CI 1.41-2.83). Those receiving apixaban/aspirin had similar bleeding risk compared with those receiving thienopyridine/aspirin (HR 1.01, 95% CI 0.53-1.95). Patients who experienced TIMI major/minor bleeding had an increased risk of 30-day all-cause mortality (HR 24.7, 95% CI 15.34-39.66) and ischemic events (HR 6.7, 95% CI 3.14-14.14). CONCLUSIONS In a contemporary cohort of high-risk patients after ACS, bleeding was associated with a significantly increased risk of subsequent ischemic events and mortality regardless of antithrombotic or anticoagulant strategy. Patients receiving apixaban plus aspirin had a similar bleeding risk compared with those receiving thienopyridine plus aspirin. Interventions to improve outcomes in patients after ACS should include strategies to optimize the reduction in ischemic events while minimizing the risk of bleeding.
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Schmode A, Ackman M, Bungard TJ. Antiplatelet, anticoagulant or both? A tool for pharmacists. Can Pharm J (Ott) 2019; 152:291-300. [PMID: 31534585 DOI: 10.1177/1715163519866232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Alyssa Schmode
- Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services (Schmode, Ackman), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.,Division of Cardiology (Bungard), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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- Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services (Schmode, Ackman), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.,Division of Cardiology (Bungard), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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- Alberta Health Services Pharmacy Services (Schmode, Ackman), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.,Division of Cardiology (Bungard), University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
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George S, Onwordi ENC, Gamal A, Zaman A. Development of New Antithrombotic Regimens for Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. Clin Drug Investig 2019; 39:495-502. [PMID: 30972665 PMCID: PMC6555775 DOI: 10.1007/s40261-019-00769-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) require long-term antithrombotic intervention to reduce the risk of further ischemic events; dual antiplatelet therapy with a P2Y12 inhibitor and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is the current standard of care. However, pivotal clinical trials report that patients receiving this treatment have a residual risk of approximately 10% for further ischemic events. The development of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) has renewed interest in a 'dual pathway' strategy, targeting both the coagulation cascade and platelet component of thrombus formation. In the phase III ATLAS ACS 2 TIMI 51 trial, a 'triple therapy' approach (NOAC plus dual antiplatelet therapy) showed reduced ischemic events with rivaroxaban 2.5 mg twice daily, albeit at an increased risk of bleeding. Two studies have investigated the role of NOACs in combination with a P2Y12 inhibitor, with or without ASA, in reducing bleeding risk in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention; two further studies are underway. Although these trials will help to inform optimal treatment protocols for secondary prevention of ACS, an individualized approach to treatment will be needed, taking account of the high frequency of co-morbid conditions found in this patient population.
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- Sudhakar George
- Keele Cardiovascular Research Group, Institute for Applied Clinical Science and Centre for Prognosis Research, Institute of Primary Care and Health Sciences, Keele University, Keele, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Department of Cardiology, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
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(Secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and peripheral artery disease combining antiaggregation and anticoagulation therapy. Expert consensus statement of the Czech Society of Cardiology, the Czech Society of Internal Medicine and the Czech Society of Angiology to the outcomes of COMPASS trial). COR ET VASA 2019. [DOI: 10.33678/cor.2019.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Fayol A, Lanéelle D, Hoffmann C, Mahé G, Mahé I. French vascular physicians' practices in indicating antiplatelet and anticoagulation therapy in venous thromboembolism. VASA 2019; 48:355-360. [PMID: 30945997 DOI: 10.1024/0301-1526/a000789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background: As antiplatelet therapy becomes widespread, physicians face the issue patients being treated with antiplatelet agents (APA) and anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Bleeding risk of this combination is increased 1.5-2.5-fold. The aim of this survey is to assess French vascular physician's management of this combination at the beginning of the treatment and at 6 months of treatment for VTE. Patients and methods: French vascular physicians were surveyed between September and December 2017, using 4 fictional scenarios regarding a VTE event diagnosed in a patient under antiplatelet therapy plus isolated questions in an online questionnaire, sent by the French Society of Vascular Medicine to its members. Out of 1812 physicians, 179 returned valid questionnaires: the response rate was 9.9%. Results: Firstly 97.2% of respondents acknowledged extra risk with this combination; and 63% ceased antiplatelet therapy when initiating anticoagulants; while 36% did not. Secondly, four strategies emerged: 31.4% ceased APA and prescribed full-dose anticoagulants at initiation and at 6 months; 32% associated reduced-dose anticoagulation with APA at 6 months, regardless of what they decided at initiation; 16.5% prescribed isolated full-dose anticoagulants at initiation and reduced-dose at 6 months; lastly 11.2% associated full-dose anticoagulant with antiplatelet therapy at initiation and at 6 months. Conclusions: French vascular physicians adopted different strategies according to estimated risk/benefit ratio. Prospective randomized controlled trials should compare these strategies in order to make recommendations.
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- Antoine Fayol
- 1 Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital Louis Mourier (Colombes), Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Université Paris 7, Paris, France
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- 2 Service de Médecine Vasculaire, CHU Caen-Normandie, Caen, France
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- 4 Unité de Médecine Vasculaire, CHU Rennes, Rennes, France
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- 1 Service de Médecine Interne, Hôpital Louis Mourier (Colombes), Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (APHP), Université Paris 7, Paris, France.,5 Inserm UMR_S1140, Innovations thérapeutiques en hémostase, Paris, France.,6 F-Crin Innovte, Saint-Etienne, France
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Al Said S, Alabed S, Kaier K, Bode C, Meerpohl JJ, Duerschmied D. Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) post-percutaneous coronary intervention: a network meta-analysis. Hippokratia 2019. [DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd013252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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- Samer Al Said
- University of Freiburg; Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center; Freiburg Germany
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- University of Sheffield; Academic Unit of Radiology; Sheffield UK
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- Faculty of Medicine and Medical Center, University of Freiburg; Institute for Medical Biometry and Statistics; Freiburg Germany
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- University of Freiburg; Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center; Freiburg Germany
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- Medical Center - University of Freiburg; Institute for Evidence in Medicine (for Cochrane Germany Foundation); Breisacher Straße 153 Freiburg Germany 79110
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- University of Freiburg; Department of Cardiology and Angiology I, Heart Center; Freiburg Germany
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Khalil P, Kabbach G. Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Addition to Antiplatelet Therapy for Secondary Prevention after Acute Coronary Syndromes: a Review. Curr Cardiol Rep 2019; 21:5. [PMID: 30689068 DOI: 10.1007/s11886-019-1088-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW As the management of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) continues to evolve, many old practices proved to be of a little benefit and other approaches established the new pillars of modern medicine. Treating ACS patients with dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for a year by combining aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor (clopidogrel, ticagrelor, or prasugrel) has resulted in better outcomes and is currently the standard of therapy. However, owing to the persistent activation of the coagulation cascade, patients may continue to experience recurrent ischemia and high mortality rates despite compliance with the dual antiplatelet therapy. Research is underway to establish new treatment modalities for secondary prevention post-ACS, including the use of the novel direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs). RECENT FINDINGS Multiple trials have been conducted to evaluate the use of DOACs for the secondary prevention after ACS. Recent emerging data showed that the addition of rivaroxaban in a very low dose of 2.5 mg twice daily to the regular DAPT regimen after ACS is beneficial in the reduction of major cardiovascular events, including recurrent myocardial infarction (MI) and strokes. On the other hand, other DOACs, including apixaban, did not show similar efficacy and did not improve the cardiovascular outcomes. Patients who experience an ACS continue to suffer long-term consequences and thromboembolic complications. Many studies have shown that after the initial ACS event, patients remain in a hypercoagulable state and are more prone to recurrent ischemic attacks including stroke, recurrent MI, or unstable angina (UA). With the objective of seeking better outcomes, it is imperative to explore more aggressive anticoagulation strategies in ACS patients. In this article, we discuss the progress that was made and the limitations we face regarding the role of different anticoagulants in this setting.
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- Peter Khalil
- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, 4800 Alberta Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, 4800 Alberta Avenue, El Paso, TX, 79905, USA
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Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation and Coronary Disease Demystified. Can J Cardiol 2018; 34:1426-1436. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.08.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2018] [Revised: 08/11/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Camm AJ, Fox KAA. Oral anticoagulant use in cardiovascular disorders: a perspective on present and potential indications for rivaroxaban. Curr Med Res Opin 2018; 34:1945-1957. [PMID: 29672182 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2018.1467885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Four non-vitamin-K-antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) have been approved for use in various cardiovascular indications. The direct thrombin inhibitor dabigatran and the direct factor Xa inhibitors apixaban, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are now increasingly used in clinical practice. For some of these agents, available data from real-world studies support the efficacy and safety data in phase III clinical trials. OBJECTIVES This review aims to summarize the current status of trials and observational studies of oral anticoagulant use over the spectrum of cardiovascular disorders (excluding venous thrombosis), provide a reference source beyond stroke prevention for atrial fibrillation (AF) and examine the potential for novel applications in the cardiovascular field. METHODS We searched the recent literature for data on completed and upcoming trials of oral anticoagulants with a particular focus on rivaroxaban. RESULTS Recent data in specific patient subgroups, such as patients with AF undergoing catheter ablation or cardioversion, have led to an extended approval for rivaroxaban, whereas the other NOACs have ongoing or recently completed trials in this setting. However, there are unmet medical needs for several arterial thromboembolic-related conditions, including patients with: AF and acute coronary syndrome, AF and coronary artery disease undergoing elective percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease, implanted cardiac devices, and embolic stroke of unknown source. CONCLUSION NOACs may provide alternative treatment options in areas of unmet need, and numerous studies are underway to assess their benefit-risk profiles in these settings.
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- A John Camm
- a Cardiovascular and Cell Sciences Research Institute , St George's, University of London and Imperial College , London , UK
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- b Centre for Cardiovascular Science , University of Edinburgh and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh , Edinburgh , UK
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Cavallari I, Patti G. Clinical effects with inhibition of multiple coagulative pathways in patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome. Intern Emerg Med 2018; 13:1019-1028. [PMID: 29564693 DOI: 10.1007/s11739-018-1834-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/16/2018] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Platelets and the coagulation cascade play key roles in initiation, amplification, and perpetuation of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). In the past few years, there has been great progress in ACS antithrombotic treatment with the introduction of novel anticoagulants (fondaparinux and bivalirudin), more potent P2Y12 inhibitors (prasugrel and ticagrelor) and protease-activated receptor antagonists (vorapaxar). Nonetheless, patients with ACS frequently have recurrent ischemic events despite the use of currently recommended dual antiplatelet therapy, revascularization procedures as appropriate, and other evidence-based secondary preventive measures. This is the rationale beyond intensification of antiplatelet therapy. However, the major downside of intensive antithrombotic therapy is bleeding. When treating ACS patients, clinicians should find the adequate balance between the reduction of thrombotic events by effective drug treatment and the induction of bleeding that is linked to the use of potent or multiple antithrombotic agents. Numerous antithrombotic cocktails including oral anticoagulants with or without aspirin have been tested in large clinical trials with the goal of further reduction of ischemia and bleeding risk. The aim of this review is to discuss clinical outcomes resulting from inhibition of multiple coagulative pathways in patients with ACS in light of evidence from large randomized controlled clinical trials.
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- Ilaria Cavallari
- Department of Cardiovascular Science, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Cardiovascular Science, Campus Bio-Medico University of Rome, Via Alvaro del Portillo, 200, 00128, Rome, Italy.
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Turgeon RD, Ackman ML, Babadagli HE, Basaraba JE, Chen JW, Omar M, Zhou JS. The Role of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease. J Cardiovasc Pharmacol Ther 2018; 24:103-112. [PMID: 30122072 DOI: 10.1177/1074248418795889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Despite contemporary management, patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) remain at high risk for thrombotic events. Several randomized controlled trials have evaluated the use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in patients with CAD, including in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and stable CAD, and in patients with concomitant atrial fibrillation. Trials of apixaban and dabigatran in patients with ACS demonstrate no benefit with an increased risk of bleeding. Conversely, rivaroxaban at a reduced dose of 2.5 mg twice daily reduced thrombotic events and all-cause mortality when added to dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with ACS. Similarly, the addition of low-dose rivaroxaban to acetylsalicylic acid reduced the risk of thrombotic events in patients with stable CAD. However, the addition of a DOAC to antiplatelet therapy increased the risk of major bleeding. In patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, dual-pathway or low-dose triple therapy regimens including dabigatran or rivaroxaban reduced bleeding risk compared to traditional warfarin-based triple therapy, although it remains unclear whether these regimens preserve antithrombotic efficacy. DOAC-based antithrombotic regimens prove useful in patients with CAD in various settings; however, careful selection of patients and regimens per trial protocols are critical to achieving net benefit.
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- Ricky D Turgeon
- Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Pharmacy Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Janardan J, Gibbs H. Combining anticoagulation and antiplatelet drugs in coronary artery disease. Aust Prescr 2018; 41:111-115. [PMID: 30116078 DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2018.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Devereaux PJ, Duceppe E, Guyatt G, Tandon V, Rodseth R, Biccard BM, Xavier D, Szczeklik W, Meyhoff CS, Vincent J, Franzosi MG, Srinathan SK, Erb J, Magloire P, Neary J, Rao M, Rahate PV, Chaudhry NK, Mayosi B, de Nadal M, Iglesias PP, Berwanger O, Villar JC, Botto F, Eikelboom JW, Sessler DI, Kearon C, Pettit S, Sharma M, Connolly SJ, Bangdiwala SI, Rao-Melacini P, Hoeft A, Yusuf S. Dabigatran in patients with myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MANAGE): an international, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet 2018; 391:2325-2334. [PMID: 29900874 DOI: 10.1016/s0140-6736(18)30832-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 32.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2018] [Revised: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) increases the risk of cardiovascular events and deaths, which anticoagulation therapy could prevent. Dabigatran prevents perioperative venous thromboembolism, but whether this drug can prevent a broader range of vascular complications in patients with MINS is unknown. The MANAGE trial assessed the potential of dabigatran to prevent major vascular complications among such patients. METHODS In this international, randomised, placebo-controlled trial, we recruited patients from 84 hospitals in 19 countries. Eligible patients were aged at least 45 years, had undergone non-cardiac surgery, and were within 35 days of MINS. Patients were randomly assigned (1:1) to receive dabigatran 110 mg orally twice daily or matched placebo for a maximum of 2 years or until termination of the trial and, using a partial 2-by-2 factorial design, patients not taking a proton-pump inhibitor were also randomly assigned (1:1) to omeprazole 20 mg once daily, for which results will be reported elsewhere, or matched placebo to measure its effect on major upper gastrointestinal complications. Research personnel randomised patients through a central 24 h computerised randomisation system using block randomisation, stratified by centre. Patients, health-care providers, data collectors, and outcome adjudicators were masked to treatment allocation. The primary efficacy outcome was the occurrence of a major vascular complication, a composite of vascular mortality and non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-haemorrhagic stroke, peripheral arterial thrombosis, amputation, and symptomatic venous thromboembolism. The primary safety outcome was a composite of life-threatening, major, and critical organ bleeding. Analyses were done according to the intention-to-treat principle. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01661101. FINDINGS Between Jan 10, 2013, and July 17, 2017, we randomly assigned 1754 patients to receive dabigatran (n=877) or placebo (n=877); 556 patients were also randomised in the omeprazole partial factorial component. Study drug was permanently discontinued in 401 (46%) of 877 patients allocated to dabigatran and 380 (43%) of 877 patients allocated to placebo. The composite primary efficacy outcome occurred in fewer patients randomised to dabigatran than placebo (97 [11%] of 877 patients assigned to dabigatran vs 133 [15%] of 877 patients assigned to placebo; hazard ratio [HR] 0·72, 95% CI 0·55-0·93; p=0·0115). The primary safety composite outcome occurred in 29 patients (3%) randomised to dabigatran and 31 patients (4%) randomised to placebo (HR 0·92, 95% CI 0·55-1·53; p=0·76). INTERPRETATION Among patients who had MINS, dabigatran 110 mg twice daily lowered the risk of major vascular complications, with no significant increase in major bleeding. Patients with MINS have a poor prognosis; dabigatran 110 mg twice daily has the potential to help many of the 8 million adults globally who have MINS to reduce their risk of a major vascular complication [corrected]. FUNDING Boehringer Ingelheim and Canadian Institutes of Health Research.
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- P J Devereaux
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Pharmacology, St John's Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Intensive Care and Perioperative Medicine, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiovascular Research, IRCCS Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Queen's University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Pharmacology, St John's Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India
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- Department of Surgery, Christian Medical College Hospital, Ludhiana, India
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- Department of Medicine, Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain
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- Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa do Hospital do Coração (IEP-HCor), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departamento de Investigaciones, Fundación Cardioinfantil-Instituto de Cardiología (Bogotá) and Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia
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- Estudios Clínicos Latinoamérica (ECLA), Rosario and Hospital Austral, Pilar, Argentina
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland, OH, United States
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada; Population Health Research Institute, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Tantry US, Navarese EP, Myat A, Chaudhary R, Gurbel PA. Combination oral antithrombotic therapy for the treatment of myocardial infarction: recent developments. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2018; 19:653-665. [DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2018.1457649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Udaya S. Tantry
- Inova Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA, USA
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- Inova Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA, USA
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- Sussex Cardiac Centre, Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust and Faculty of Medicine, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Brighton, UK
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- Inova Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA, USA
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- Inova Center for Thrombosis Research and Drug Development, Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, Falls Church, VA, USA
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Milner J, Cunha A, Gamboa-Cruz C, Reis J, Campos M, António N. Recent major advances in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2018; 74:853-862. [DOI: 10.1007/s00228-018-2453-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2018] [Accepted: 03/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Kopin D, Jones WS, Sherwood MW, Wojdyla DM, Wallentin L, Lewis BS, Verheugt FW, Vinereanu D, Bahit MC, Halvorsen S, Huber K, Parkhomenko A, Granger CB, Lopes RD, Alexander JH. Percutaneous coronary intervention and antiplatelet therapy in patients with atrial fibrillation receiving apixaban or warfarin: Insights from the ARISTOTLE trial. Am Heart J 2018; 197:133-141. [PMID: 29447773 DOI: 10.1016/j.ahj.2017.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2017] [Accepted: 11/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND We assessed antiplatelet therapy use and outcomes in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) during the ARISTOTLE trial. METHODS Patients were categorized based on the occurrence of PCI during follow-up (median 1.8 years); PCI details and outcomes post-PCI are reported. Of the 18,201 trial participants, 316 (1.7%) underwent PCI (152 in apixaban group, 164 in warfarin group). RESULTS At the time of PCI, 84% (267) were on study drug (either apixaban or warfarin). Of these, 19% did not stop study drug during PCI, 49% stopped and restarted <5 days post-PCI, and 30% stopped and restarted >5 days post-PCI. At 30 days post-PCI, 35% of patients received dual -antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), 23% received aspirin only, and 13% received a P2Y12 inhibitor only; 29% received no antiplatelet therapy. Triple therapy (DAPT + oral anticoagulant [OAC]) was used in 21% of patients, 23% received OAC only, 15% received OAC plus aspirin, and 9% received OAC plus a P2Y12 inhibitor; 32% received antiplatelet agents without OAC. Post-PCI, patients assigned to apixaban versus warfarin had numerically similar rates of major bleeding (5.93 vs 6.73 events/100 patient-years; P = .95) and stroke (2.74 vs 1.84 events/100 patient-years; P = .62). CONCLUSIONS PCI occurred infrequently during follow-up. Most patients on study drug at the time of PCI remained on study drug in the peri-PCI period; 19% continued the study drug without interruption. Antiplatelet therapy use post-PCI was variable, although most patients received DAPT. Additional data are needed to guide the use of antithrombotics in patients undergoing PCI.
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Duceppe E, Yusuf S, Tandon V, Rodseth R, Biccard BM, Xavier D, Szczeklik W, Meyhoff CS, Franzosi MG, Vincent J, Srinathan SK, Parlow J, Magloire P, Neary J, Rao M, Chaudhry NK, Mayosi B, de Nadal M, Popova E, Villar JC, Botto F, Berwanger O, Guyatt G, Eikelboom JW, Sessler DI, Kearon C, Pettit S, Connolly SJ, Sharma M, Bangdiwala SI, Devereaux P. Design of a Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial to Assess Dabigatran and Omeprazole in Patients with Myocardial Injury after Noncardiac Surgery (MANAGE). Can J Cardiol 2018; 34:295-302. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2018.01.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2018] [Revised: 01/19/2018] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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