Postoperative Strokes and Intracranial Bleeds in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation: The FibStroke Study

ConclusionsPerioperative interruption of OAC is common in patients who suffer a postoperative stroke, even in patients with low‐bleeding‐risk procedures. Postoperative intracranial bleeding is frequently preceded by perioperative heparin bridging.

Source: Clinical Cardiology - April 30, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Antti Palomäki, Tuomas Kiviniemi, Juha E.K. Hartikainen, Pirjo Mustonen, Antti Ylitalo, Ilpo Nuotio, Päivi Hartikainen, Jussi Jaakkola, Riho Luite, K.E. Juhani Airaksinen Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research