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Anticoagulation in new-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation: An analysis from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Cardiac Surgery Database

Fady S. Riad, Maria V. Grau‐Sepulveda, Oliver K. Jawitz, Andrew M. Vekstein, Varun Sundaram, Jayakumar Sahadevan, Robert Habib, Jeffrey P. Jacobs, Sean M. O’Brien, Vinod H. Thourani, Sreekanth Vemulapalli, Ying Xian, Albert L. Waldo, Joseph F. Sabik

Heart Rhythm O2 · 2022

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Summary

Background: New-onset postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery and is associated with increased long-term stroke and mortality. Anticoagulation has been suggested as a potential therapy, but data on safety and efficacy are scant. Objectives: To determine the association between anticoagulation for POAF and long-term outcomes. Methods: -VASc score was also assessed. Results: -VASc scores ≥5 compared to patients with scores of 2-4. Anticoagulation did not appear to benefit either subgroup. Conclusion: -VASc score.

Source type
Peer-reviewed study
DOI
10.1016/j.hroo.2022.06.003
Catalogue ID
SNmojmgnih-gywac1
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