Use Of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Over Warfarin Improves Survival And Patency In Infra-geniculate Bypasses With Vein Conduit Compared To Prosthetic

Abstract

There is no consensus on the optimal anticoagulant regimen following lower extremity bypass. Historically, warfarin has been utilized for prosthetic or compromised vein bypasses. With the increasing use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC), their efficacy is unclear and are currently utilized for both prosthetic and vein based bypasses. The goal of this study is the evaluate whether a difference exists between vein and prosthetic infra-geniculate bypasses outcomes based on the discharge anticoagulant utilized, warfarin or DOAC.