Comparison of Antithrombotic Therapy After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Combined With Coronary Endarterectomy
Coronary endarterectomy (CE) combined with coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) can be the final option for achieving complete revascularization in diffuse coronary artery disease patients. Since the exposure of subendothelial tissue to the blood flow after CE, the coagulation cascade can be activated, resulting in the increased risk of graft failure. Therefore, anticoagulation with warfarin in this group of patients might be beneficial. However, evidence is limited. This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes between dual antiplatelet therapy with or without warfarin after CE+CABG.
• Adult patients with diffuse coronary artery disease undergoing CE+CABG during the study period.
• No contraindications for both dual antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation therapy with warfarin.
• Must be able to swallow tablets after the surgery.