Incidence and outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation and major bleeding complications: from the TREAT-AF study

ConclusionsDevelopment of contraindication to OAC after diagnosis of AF is common (11.5%), with most events requiring hospitalization. OAC reinitiation was associated with non-intracranial bleeding risk, with a trend toward reduced stroke risk. These data suggest that stroke prevention approaches after major bleeding events could be beneficial if bleeding risk can be successfully mitigated.
Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research