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Inclusivity in randomised clinical trials: myth or reality?

Heart BMJ

The study aims to evaluate the applicability in the real world of randomised clinical trials (RCT) on antithrombotic treatment in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and peripheral artery disease (PAD).

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Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Versus Aspirin Alone After Endovascular Revascularization for Symptomatic PAD: Insights From VOYAGER PAD

Circulation

BACKGROUND:Rivaroxaban plus aspirin compared with aspirin alone reduced major cardiac and ischemic limb events after lower extremity revascularization (LER) in the VOYAGER PAD (Vascular Outcomes Study of ASA Along With Rivaroxaban in Endovascular or Surgical Limb Revascularization for Peripheral Artery Disease) trial.

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Generalisability of trials on antithrombotic treatment intensification in patients with cardiovascular disease

Heart BMJ

Methods Inclusion and exclusion criteria of the Cardiovascular Outcomes for People Using Anticoagulation Strategies (COMPASS), Clopidogrel for High Atherothrombotic Risk and Ischemic Stabilization, Management and Avoidance (CHARISMA), Prevention of Cardiovascular events in Patients with Prior Heart Attack Using Ticagrelor Compared to Placebo on a Background (..)