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Table 4 Multivariate analysis of factors associated with OAC discontinuation after surgical LAA exclusion

From: Clinical management after surgical left atrial appendage exclusion

Clinical variable

Odds ratio [95% CI]

p value

Age

1.00 [0.97–10.4]*

0.96

Sex (female)

0.78 [0.42–1.42]

0.42

CHA2DS2VASc

0.83 [0.69–1.06]**

0.14

Post-op TEE performed

5.8 [3.4–10.2]

< 0.001

  1. *Per unit change (1 year) within the entire range
  2. **per 1 point change in risk score