Efficacy and Safety of Anticoagulation for Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Cirrhosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

The atrial fibrillation-related stroke is clearly prevented by anticoagulation treatment, however, management of anticoagulation for AF in patients with cirrhosis represents a challenge due to bleeding concerns. To address this issue, a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was performed.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - December 13, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Ronpichai Chokesuwattanaskul, Charat Thongprayoon, Tarun Bathini, Aldo Torres-Ortiz, Oisin A. O ’Corragain, Kanramon Watthanasuntorn, Ploypin Lertjitbanjong, Konika Sharma, Somchai Preechawat, Patompong Ungprasert, Paul T. Kröner, Karn Wijarnpreecha, W Tags: Meta-Analysis Source Type: research