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Table 2 Thromboembolic and bleeding events documented during the follow-up period

From: Optimal INR level for warfarin therapy after mechanical mitral valve replacement

Events

Total (N = 200)

Per 100 person-years

Thromboembolic events, n (%)

13 (6.5%)

3.42

 -Stroke

9 (4.5%)

 

 -TIA

2 (1.0%)

 

 -Valve thrombosis

2 (1.0%)

 

Bleeding events, n (%)

18 (9.0%)

5.50

 -Clinically significant

9 (4.5%)

 

 -Minor

9 (4.5%)

 

Total events, n (%)

31 (15.5%)

4.38

  1. Abbreviation: TIA transient ischemic attack