Table 3 Factors associated with OAC discontinuation after surgical LAA exclusion
From: Clinical management after surgical left atrial appendage exclusion
Discharged on OAC (n = 299) | Stop OAC (n = 97) | Continue OAC (n = 202) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Average Age (years) | 65.6 +/- 10.3 | 67.3 +/- 10.2 | 0.17 |
Sex (% female) | 28.9 | 34.2 | 0.36 |
CHA2DS2VASc | 3.1 +/- 1.7 | 3.5 +/- 1.5 | 0.052 |
LVEF (%) | 49.2 +/- 11.1 | 49.5 +/- 11.6 | 0.82 |
Creatinine | 1.0 +/- 0.5 | 1.1 +/- 0.7 | 0.33 |
Post-op TEE Performed, n (%) (n = 94) | 55 (56.7) | 39 (19.3) | < 0.001 |
TEE w/ LAA Remnant < 1 cm (n = 70) | 46/70 | 24/70 | < 0.001 |
TEE Original Interpretation Success (61 studies with comprehensive initial interpretation of which 42 were read as successful) | 30/42 | 12/42 | 0.010 |