“As Needed” nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants for infrequent atrial fibrillation episodes following atrial fibrillation ablation guided by diligent pulse monitoring: A feasibility study

ConclusionThe use of as needed NOACs when AF is suspected with pulse monitoring is effective and safe to maintain low risk of stroke and bleeding after successful ablation. Transition back to daily NOAC use should be anticipated in about one quarter of patients.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology - February 4, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Erica S. Zado, Monica Pammer, Tara Parham, David Lin, David S. Frankel, Sanjay Dixit, Francis E. Marchlinski Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research