Open AccessGuideline adherence in antithrombotic treatment after concomitant ablation surgery in atrial fibrillation patients
Author(s) -
Henrica N. A. M. van Breugel,
Sandro Gelsomino,
Pieter W.J. Lozekoot,
Ryan E. Accord,
Fabiana Lucà,
Orlando Parise,
Harry J. Crijns,
Jos G. Maessen
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546
H-Index - 56
eISSN - 1569-9293
pISSN - 1569-9285
DOI - 10.1093/icvts/ivt522
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , concomitant , antithrombotic , guideline , ablation , cardiac surgery , cardiology , surgery , pathology
We investigated real-life oral anticoagulation (OAC) treatment after surgical ablation and examined its adherence to current recommendations. We also explored factors related to OAC use preoperatively and at follow-up.
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