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Rivaroxaban plus aspirin reduced cardiovascular events in peripheral artery disease patients after revascularization compared to aspirin alone. This combination therapy showed increased relevant bleeding but not critical bleeding risks.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Patients with lower extremity arterial disease face heightened cardiovascular event risk.
  • Antithrombotic therapy is crucial for prognosis, particularly post-peripheral revascularization.
  • Current antithrombotic practices after revascularization lack robust evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rivaroxaban plus aspirin versus aspirin alone in patients undergoing lower extremity revascularization.
  • To assess the impact of combination antithrombotic therapy on cardiovascular and limb events.

Main Methods:

  • The VOYAGER PAD study was the largest randomized trial on antithrombotic therapy post-peripheral revascularization.
  • 6564 patients were enrolled after successful surgical or endovascular lower-extremity revascularization.
  • Intervention: Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID + Aspirin 100 mg vs. Aspirin 100 mg alone.

Main Results:

  • Rivaroxaban plus aspirin significantly reduced cardiac and peripheral events compared to aspirin alone.
  • The combination therapy led to an increased risk of relevant bleeding but not critical bleeding.
  • Risk factor management and follow-up are vital for long-term outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Combination therapy with rivaroxaban and aspirin offers improved outcomes for peripheral artery disease patients post-revascularization.
  • Careful consideration of bleeding risk is necessary when implementing this treatment strategy.
  • Optimizing antithrombotic strategies remains key in managing peripheral artery disease.