Meta-Analysis of Risk of Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack With Dabigatran for Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

In conclusion, periprocedural use of dabigatran for AF ablation was related to a higher risk of thromboembolic complications including stroke and transient ischemic attack.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - January 16, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Partha Sardar, Ramez Nairooz, Saurav Chatterjee, Jørn Wetterslev, Joydeep Ghosh, Wilbert S. Aronow Tags: Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances Source Type: research