RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation without Coumadin Discontinuation, Protects against Thromboembolic Complications
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 3
SP 13
OP 14
DO 10.1177/155989771303006
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/3/13.abstract
AB Evidence From the Role of Coumadin in Preventing Thromboembolism in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) Patients Undergoing Catheter Ablation trial [COMPARE; NCT01006876] confirms that the continuous use of warfarin while performing catheter ablation of AF significantly reduces the occurrence of periprocedural stroke/transient ischemic attack and bleeding complications [Di Biase L et al. Heart Rhythm 2013]. The results suggest that periprocedural anticoagulation management could play an important role in the occurrence of these complications.