A Systematic Review of Anticoagulation Strategies for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation in Critical Care

CONCLUSIONS: There was an increased incidence of major bleeding events in anticoagulated patients with AF in critical care compared to non-anticoagulated patients. There was no significant difference in the incidence of reported thromboembolic events within studies, between patients who did and did not receive anticoagulation. However, the outcomes reported within studies were not standardised, therefore, the generalisability of our results to the general critical care population remains unclear. Further data is required to facilitate an evidence-based assessment of the risks and benefits of anticoagulation for critically ill patients with AF.PMID:33831963 | DOI:10.1055/a-1477-3760
Source: Thrombosis and Haemostasis - Category: Hematology Authors: Source Type: research