Conclusions. The present study suggests that it may be safe to discontinue OAC in patients after successful AF ablation . Additionally, an increased risk of major bleeding was observed in on-OAC patients.
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*Anticoagulation should normally be continued for 4 weeks after a cardioversion attempt except when AF is recent onset and no risk factors are present.
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For patients with AF or atrial flutter of more than 48 hours’ duration or unknown duration that requires immediate cardioversion for hemodynamic instability, anticoagulation should be initiated as soon as possible and continued for at least 4 weeks after cardioversion unless contraindicated.
Read moreWhy are anticoagulants used for atrial flutter?
INTRODUCTION Most patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) should receive long-term oral anticoagulation to decrease the risk of ischemic stroke and other embolic events . For most patients, the benefit from anticoagulation outweighs the associated increase in the risk of bleeding.
Read moreCan atrial flutter cause blood clots?
Although atrial flutter is usually not life-threatening at first, it does limit how well your heart pumps blood. This can cause a clot to form in your heart .
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