Peri-procedural interrupted oral anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation ablation: comparison of aspirin, warfarin, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban
Conclusion
Using interrupted OAC, low target intraprocedural ACT, and irrigated-tip RF, the rate of peri-procedural groin, haemorrhagic, and thromboembolic complications was extremely low. There were only minimal differences between OACs. Low-risk patients may remain on aspirin/no OAC pre-ablation. There are no problems changing from one OAC pre-ablation to another post-ablation.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Authors: Winkle, R. A., Mead, R. H., Engel, G., Kong, M. H., Patrawala, R. A. Tags: Ablation for atrial fibrillation Source Type: research
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