Clinical Cardiology
In a large observational study of 27,467 patients on rivaroxaban, the major bleeding rate (496 events in 478 patients; incidence of 2.86 per 100 person-years) was generally consistent with the registration trial results, and fatal bleeds were rare (0.08 per 100 person-years).
Biospace Inc.
A Phase IV study of the investigational Factor Xa inhibitor antidote andexanet alfa in patients receiving apixaban, rivaroxaban or enoxaparin who present with an acute major bleed has been initiated to support its approval by the FDA under an Accelerated Approval pathway.
Ultrasound enhanced catheter-directed thrombolysis for pulmonary embolism: consultation
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
This DRAFT guidance states there is inadequate evidence of any enhancement of thrombolysis with ultrasound-enhanced, catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) over CDT alone for PE; it should only be used with special arrangements for clinical governance, consent and audit or research.
Stroke
US analysis (n=32,690 with intracerebral haemorrhage) found <20% receive prophylactic anticoagulation for DVT during hospital stay, even though this is safe to do after cessation of haematoma growth, and when used, time to initiation is <2 days in less than half of patients.
The above records have been identified by UKMi and feature in the NICE Medicines Awareness Service. Further details on this service can be found at:
http://www.evidence.nhs.uk/about-evidence-services/content-and-sources/medicines-information/new-medicines-awareness-services
