Cochrane corner: NOACs in atrial fibrillation patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
Abstract
One in ten people undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) has underlying atrial fibrillation (AF). They are often treated with long-term oral anticoagulation for stroke prevention and are commenced on antiplatelet therapy post-PCI to prevent stent thrombosis.1 A careful balance of risk of bleeding versus thrombosis is essential.
Options for oral anticoagulation include vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), for example, warfarin, and...
Paper Details
Title
Cochrane corner: NOACs in atrial fibrillation patients post-percutaneous coronary intervention
Published Date
May 29, 2020
Journal
Volume
106
Issue
17
Pages
1293 - 1295
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