Safety of direct oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation aged 80 years and older: clinical risk factors
- Authors: Cherniaeva M.S.1,2, Alferova P.A.3, Pavlova A.O.4, Trifonov M.I.3, Egorova L.A.1, Maslennikova O.M.1, Lomakin N.V.5,6, Sychev D.A.5
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Affiliations:
- Central State Medical Academy of Department of President Affairs
- Hospital for War Veterans No. 2
- The Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
- Russian University of Medicine
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education
- Central Clinical Hospital of the Management Affair of President Russian Federation
- Issue: Vol 30, No 5 (2024)
- Pages: 464-474
- Section: Original Research Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/0869-2106/article/view/277124
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/medjrf635877
- ID: 277124
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are associated with bleeding, particularly in the geriatric population. Most studies focus on predicting major bleeding, but clinically relevant non-major bleeding (CRNMB) is equally important in practice.
АIM: To assess the ability of clinical factors to predict the risk of CRNMB with the use of DOACs in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) aged 80 years and older.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 367 patients on DOACs with non-valvular AF aged 80 years and older were evaluated; the median age was 84 [82; 88] years. Key characteristics of the groups were analyzed, including gender, age, and body mass index. CHA2DS2-VASc and HAS-BLED scales were used to assess the risk of ischemic stroke and bleeding, respectively. Comorbidities, Charlson Comorbidity Index, and risk factors of chronic non-communicable diseases were considered. In addition, number of medications taken, physical examination data, history of atherosclerosis, and laboratory test results were collected.
RESULTS: In univariate analysis, significant risk factors for the development of CRNMB with all DOACs included higher walking frequency (p=0.022), lower heart rate (p=0.08), and history of gastric and duodenal ulcer [odds ratio 5.34; 95% confidence interval (CI) 2.31–12.0; p <0.001].
In multivariate analysis, a model for predicting CRNMB was developed using age, type of DOAC, liver disease, acute cerebrovascular accident, history of gastric and duodenal ulcer as predictors. The resulting model had a predictive accuracy of 62.6% (95% CI 57.4–67.6), a sensitivity of 66.5% (95% CI 59.4–73.1), and a specificity of 58.2% (95% CI 50.4–65.7).
CONCLUSION: The study identified specific modifiable, potentially modifiable, and non-modifiable risk factors for developing CRNMB in AF patients aged 80 years and over taking DOACs. An electronic system to support medical decision making, risk factor management, and public quality of life can be created using results of the study.
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Marina S. Cherniaeva
Central State Medical Academy of Department of President Affairs; Hospital for War Veterans No. 2
Author for correspondence.
Email: doctor@cherniaeva.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-3091-7904
SPIN-code: 2244-0320
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), Associate Professor
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowPolina A. Alferova
The Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
Email: Alferova_pa@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-2524-8340
MD
Russian Federation, MoscowAnna O. Pavlova
Russian University of Medicine
Email: Pavlovannavolvap@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-4907-7144
MD
Russian Federation, MoscowMikhail I. Trifonov
The Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov
Email: the.trifon@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-5042-8288
MD
Russian Federation, MoscowLarisa A. Egorova
Central State Medical Academy of Department of President Affairs
Email: Egorova-ossn@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9777-3832
SPIN-code: 8260-2686
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor
Russian Federation, MoscowOlga M. Maslennikova
Central State Medical Academy of Department of President Affairs
Email: O.m.maslennikova@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-9599-7381
SPIN-code: 5516-9979
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, MoscowNikita V. Lomakin
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education; Central Clinical Hospital of the Management Affair of President Russian Federation
Email: Lomakinnikita@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8830-7231
SPIN-code: 8761-0678
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine)
Russian Federation, Moscow; MoscowDmitry A. Sychev
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education
Email: dimasychev@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4496-3680
SPIN-code: 4525-7556
MD, Dr. Sci. (Medicine), Professor, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Russian Federation, MoscowReferences
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