Late-Phase Thromboembolism After Catheter Ablation for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation.

Conclusions:The incidence of TE was low after CA for paroxysmal AF, but CHADS2score ≥2 independently increased the risk of late-phase TE.
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Source: Circulation Journal - August 21, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Takigawa M, Takahashi A, Kuwahara T, Takahashi Y, Okubo K, Nakashima E, Watari Y, Nakajima J, Takagi K, Yamao K, Fujino T, Sugiyama T, Kimura S, Hikita H, Irioka T, Hirao K, Isobe M Tags: Circ J Source Type: research