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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026

Dabigatran outperforms warfarin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease: reduced risks of bleeding and cardiovascular events.

Ling Song, Na Li, Zhonghui Wang, Jie Yu, Jide Qin

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Ling SongSchool of Clinical Medicine, Shangqiu Medical College Shangqiu 476000, Henan, China.
Na LiSchool of Clinical Medicine, Shangqiu Medical College Shangqiu 476000, Henan, China.
Zhonghui WangSchool of Basic Medical Sciences, Shangqiu Medical College Shangqiu 476000, Henan, China.
Jie YuSchool of Clinical Medicine, Shangqiu Medical College Shangqiu 476000, Henan, China.
Jide QinDepartment of Cardiology, The First People's Hospital of Shangqiu Shangqiu 476000, Henan, China.

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objectivesThis study compares the safety of dabigatran versus warfarin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease, who face higher stroke and bleeding risks due to anticoagulation needs.

methodsThis retrospective cohort study included patients aged ≥ 65 years who initiated anticoagulation therapy between June 1, 2021 and June 2, 2024. Patients were divided into dabigatran and warfarin groups. Coagulation functions were assessed at baseline and one month post-treatment. Bleeding events and major adverse cardiovascular events were recorded over the 12-month follow-up. Treatment adherence was evaluated at one and three month intervals.

resultsA cohort of 218 patients was analyzed, with 102 in the dabigatran group and 116 in the warfarin group, showing comparable baseline characteristics. One month post-treatment, activated partial thromboplastin time was higher in the dabigatran group (42.11 vs. 40.89, P=0.007), while D-dimer levels were lower (0.55 vs. 0.58, P=0.003). The annual incidence rates of major bleeding (3.92% vs. 12.93%, P=0.019) and intracranial hemorrhage (0.98% vs. 7.76%, P=0.039) were significantly lower in the dabigatran group. Total bleeding events were also lower in the dabigatran group (16.67% vs. 31.90%, P=0.009). Dabigatran group showed reduced rates of ischemic stroke (0.98% vs. 7.76%, P=0.039) and acute myocardial infarction (1.96% vs. 8.62%, P=0.031). Good compliance at 3 months was higher in the dabigatran group (83.3% vs. 69.8%, P=0.020).

conclusionsIn senior individuals with atrial fibrillation and stable coronary artery disease, dabigatran is associated with better control of thrombotic activity, lower bleeding risk, and a higher medication compliance compared to warfarin.

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atrial fibrillationbleedingDabigatranmajor adverse cardiovascular eventsstable coronary heart diseasewarfarin

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