Continuous and minimally-interrupted direct oral anticoagulant are both safe compared with vitamin K antagonist for atrial fibrillation ablation: An updated meta-analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2018.03.095
Abstract: BACKGROUND The appropriate and safe peri-procedural anticoagulation schedule for patients on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) undergoing AF ablation is not known. We aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of both continuous and minimally-interrupted… read more here.
Keywords: doac; continuous minimally; oral anticoagulant; ablation ... See more keywords
Minimally Interrupted Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants vs. Bridging Therapy and Uninterrupted Vitamin K Antagonists During Atrial Fibrillation Ablation: A Retrospective Single-Center Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2020.00197
Abstract: Objectives: Although the latest international guidelines recommend the use of uninterrupted non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) during atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation, it does not reflect current clinical practice, as most centers still use a… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; group; interrupted noac; bridging heparin ... See more keywords