Table 2.
Anticoagulation complication comparison with NOACs for LAAC.
| Rivaroxaban (n = 82) | Dabigatran (n = 38) | p value | OR (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding complications | ||||
| Gastrointestinal hemorrhage (%) | 4 (4.9%) | 2 (5.3%) | 0.928 | 0.927 (0.177-4.842) |
| Operation site hemorrhage (%) | 2 (2.4%) | 1 (2.6%) | 0.950 | 0.927 (0.087-9.909) |
| Skin ecchymosis (%) | 3 (3.7%) | 2 (5.3%) | 0.682 | 0.695 (0.121-3.990) |
| Laboratory parameters | ||||
| PLT < 125 (%) | 7 (8.5%) | 3 (7.9%) | 0.906 | 1.081 (0.296-3.954) |
| Male: Hb < 120 (%) | 4 (4.9%) | 1 (2.6%) | 0.567 | 1.854 (0.214-16.030) |
| Female: Hb < 110 (%) |
OR: odds ratio; CI: confidence interval; PLT: platelet count; Hb: hemoglobin.