2021 European Heart Rhythm Association Practical Guide on the use of non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in patients with atrial fibrillation: comment

We have read with keen interest the updated practical guide by Steffelet al.1 For safer decision-making, we share the authors ’ view on the need for rapid assessment of anticoagulation in patients under non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant (NOAC) during emergencies such as bleeding and urgent surgical intervention. Our group has been involved in studies on point-of-care coagulation testing (POCT) in acute stroke p atients where rapid decision-making with respect to thrombolysis and anticoagulation reversal is vital.
Source: Europace - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research