Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Increases Risk of Thromboembolic Events After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation.

CONCLUSIONS: Patients with preoperative AF have a lower freedom from TE events after LVAD implant. While overall late survival was not significantly reduced in these patients, refinement in anticoagulation strategies after VAD implant may be required.
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Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - September 12, 2013 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Stulak JM, Deo S, Schirger J, Aaronson KD, Park SJ, Joyce LD, Daly RC, Pagani FD Tags: Ann Thorac Surg Source Type: research