However, in the multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model and the competing risk model, the bleeding risk showed a decreasing trend in the low-dose rivaroxaban group, but the difference was not statistically significant (multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression model: HR, 2.16, 95% CI, 0.99 to 4.73; P = 0.0546; competing risk model: HR, 2.01, 95% CI, 0.93 to 4.12; P = 0.0856) ( Table 3 ). 4.
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The application of low-dose rivaroxaban in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation.
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In the direct comparison between low-dose rivaroxaban and conventional anticoagulation, we observed a numerical trend toward lower major bleeding risk with the low-dose regimen.
We found that in patients aged ≥80 years, rivaroxaban 10 mg was associated with effective prevention of thromboembolic events while showing a favorable trend toward reducing bleeding risk, thereby helping to alleviate clinicians’ concerns regarding bleeding in elderly patients and potentially improving the initiation and maintenance rates of anticoagulant therapy.