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Anticoagulation use in perioperative atrial fibrillation after noncardiac surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perioperative atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and death after noncardiac surgery. Anticoagulation therapy is effective for stroke prevention in nonsurgical atrial fibrillation, but its efficacy and safety in perioperative atrial fibrillation are unknown. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL from database inception until January 2022. We included studies …

Authors

Ke Wang M; Heo R; Meyre PB; Blum S; Park L; Birchenough L; Vuong K; McIntyre WF; Healey JS; Devereaux PJ

Journal

Swiss Medical Weekly, Vol. 153, No. 4,

Publisher

SMW Supporting Association

DOI

10.57187/smw.2023.40056

ISSN

1424-7860