Research Article

Efficacy and Safety of Rivaroxaban versus Warfarin for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Embolism: A Real-World Study

Table 3

Efficacy in patients receiving the expected course of treatment.

DurationEfficacyRivaroxaban (52)Warfarin (23) value

1 monthDisappeared2722 (42.31%)5 (21.74%)1.87400.1710
Effective3020 (38.46%)10 (43.48%)0.10030.7514
No effect or progressed64 (7.69%)2 (8.7%)0.02010.8874
126 (11.54%)6 (26.09%)

3 monthsDisappeared3830 (57.69%)8 (34.78%)1.65190.1987
Effective1913 (25%)6 (26.09%)0.00740.9313
No effect or progressed96 (11.54%)3 (13.04%)0.03010.8623
93 (5.77%)6 (26.09%)

6 monthsDisappeared3931 (59.62%)8 (34.78%)1.89110.1691
Effective1911 (21.15%)8 (34.78%)1.16920.2796
No effect or progressed75 (9.62%)2 (8.7%)0.01450.9043
105 (9.62%)5 (21.74%)