Ischemic Stroke or Systemic Embolism After Transseptal Ablation of Arrhythmias in Patients With Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices [Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology]

Conclusion CIEDs are associated with an increased risk of stroke, TIA, or systemic embolism after transseptal ablation, but this risk is attenuated with postablation OAC use. Role of anticoagulation post-transseptal ablation in patients with CIED warrants further investigation.

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Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 12, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Madhavan, M., Yao, X., Sangaralingham, L. R., Asirvatham, S. J., Friedman, P. A., McLeod, C. J., Sugrue, A. M., DeSimone, C. V., Noseworthy, P. A. Tags: Arrhythmias, Catheter Ablation and Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator, Atrial Fibrillation, Ischemic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Source Type: research