New drug combo may lower bleeding risk for heart patients
NCT ID NCT03331484
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at a new combination of two blood thinners (rivaroxaban and ticagrelor) for people with atrial fibrillation who had a heart stent placed. The goal was to see if this combo causes less bleeding than the standard three-drug therapy, while still preventing heart attacks, strokes, and other serious events. Forty participants were followed for one year after their stent procedure.
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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