Extracranial arterial and venous thromboembolism in patients with atrial fibrillation: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Thromboembolism prevention is central to atrial fibrillation (AF) management. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have primarily focused on stroke prevention. Detailed analyses of extracranial thromboembolic events, particularly in patients with low dose non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs), are scarce.

Source: Heart Rhythm - January 2, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kang-Ling Wang, Harry R. B üller, Shinya Goto, Chun-Yi Lin, En-Yu Lai, Chun-Chih Chiu, Chern-En Chiang, Robert P. Giugliano Source Type: research