Journal article
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