Effect of Heart Failure Type on Thromboembolic and Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation Patients on Oral Anticoagulation

Heart failure (HF) increases ischemic stroke (IS) risk in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients. Differential effect of heart failure type on thromboembolic and bleeding risk while on oral anticoagulation (OAC) is unknown.

Source: Journal of Cardiac Failure - August 1, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Amgad Mentias, Ghanshyam Palamaner, Alexandros Briasoulis, Paulino Alvarez, Mary Vaughan-sarrazin Tags: 163 Source Type: research