Table 2.
Results of secondary outcomes.
| Secondary outcome | Bridging group (N = 74) | NOAC group (N = 78) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital LOS in patients admitted for DVT (mean days) | 3.71 | 2.63 | 0.159 |
| Hospital LOS in patients admitted for PE (mean days) | 6 | 2.63 | < 0.05 |
| Hospital LOS in patients admitted for DVT plus PE (mean days) | 4.58 | 2.75 | 0.155 |
| Cost of hospitalization, mean amount in 2015 US dollars | US$38,851 | US$21,694 | 0.013 |
| PESI score in patients with PE (mean score) | 87 | 76 | 0.040 |
NOAC: non–vitamin K anticoagulant; LOS: length of stay; DVT: deep vein thrombosis; PE: pulmonary embolism; PESI: Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index.