Discontinuation of oral anticoagulation and risk of stroke and death after ablation for typical atrial flutter: A nation-wide Danish cohort study

Oral anticoagulation (OAC) is indicated for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial flutter (AFL) with a CHA2DS2-VASc score  ≥ 2 for men and ≥3 for women. This is regardless of successful catheter ablation for their arrhythmia. Studies have mainly focused on AF, and little is known regarding use of OAC in AFL patients following catheter ablation.

Source: International Journal of Cardiology - February 26, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mikkel Giehm-Reese, Martin Nyg ård Johansen, Mads Brix Kronborg, Henrik Kjærulf Jensen, Christian Gerdes, Jens Kristensen, Arne Johannessen, Peter Karl Jacobsen, Mogens Stig Djurhuus, Peter Steen Hansen, Sam Riahi, Jens Cosedis Nielsen Source Type: research