The Use of Dabigatran Immediately After Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

2011121 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Roger A. Winkle · Sequoia Hospital

R. Hardwin Mead · Sequoia Hospital

Gregory Engel · Sequoia Hospital

Melissa H. Kong · Duke Medical Center

Rob A. Patrawala · Sequoia Hospital

Abstract

Dabigatran is safe and well tolerated after AF ablation. It did not cause bleeding complications and there were no thromboembolic events. Dabigatran appears to be an alternative to warfarin after AF ablation.

Topics & Keywords

Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

Volume 23, Issue 3, pp. 264-268

DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8167.2011.02175.x

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