Discontinuation for Oral Anticoagulants in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the discontinuation rates for vitamin K antagonists and for direct oral anticoagulants during their first year
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
The purpose of this study is to compare the discontinuation rates for vitamin K antagonists and for direct oral anticoagulants during their first year of use after their initiation during hospitalization in patients covered by our health insurance plan.
Study Design
Arms and Interventions
Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
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DOAC Direct oral anticoagulant |
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OAC Vitamin K anticoagulant |
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Anticoagulant Discontinuation Rate [One year]
Anticoagulant Discontinuation Rate
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Discontinuation Predictors [One year]
Discontinuation Predictors
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
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Patient older than 18 years of age covered by our Health Care Insurance Plan.
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Indication for oral anticoagulation with an expected duration of use of no less than 1 year.
Exclusion Criteria:
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Refusal to take part.
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Use of oral anticoagulants within 6 months prior to admission.
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Presence of mechanical prosthetic valve.
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Chronic renal failure with creatinine clearance <30 mL/min (estimated using the MDRD formula).
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires | Argentina | C1199ABB |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
- Boehringer Ingelheim
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Jose L Navarrro Estrada, MD, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Publications
None provided.- Protocol_3525