Start Date
January 31, 2022
Primary Completion Date
April 30, 2022
Study Completion Date
August 31, 2022
Rivaroxaban (15 mg)
"Rivaroxaban is superior to aspirin for the prevention of the composite of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with RVHD with AF or flutter who are unsuitable for VKA therapy, or in patients with RVHD without AF or Flutter with at least one of the following:~1. Left atrial enlargement ≥ 5.5 cm, OR~2. Left atrial spontaneous echo contrast OR~3. Left atrial thrombus OR~4. Frequent ectopic atrial activity (\>1000/24 hours) on Holter ECG."
Aspirin
"Rivaroxaban is superior to aspirin for the prevention of the composite of stroke or systemic embolism in patients with RVHD with AF or flutter who are unsuitable for VKA therapy, or in patients with RVHD without AF or Flutter with at least one of the following:~1. Left atrial enlargement ≥ 5.5 cm, OR~2. Left atrial spontaneous echo contrast OR~3. Left atrial thrombus OR~4. Frequent ectopic atrial activity (\>1000/24 hours) on Holter ECG."
Lead Sponsor
University of Cape Town
OTHER
Population Health Research Institute
OTHER