It can be safe to discontinue oral anticoagulants after successful atrial fibrillation ablation: A systematic review and meta-analysis of cohort studies.

Xiangyu WangMinghua LiXishu WangZhiguo Zhang

Published in: Medicine (2023)

Our study suggests it can be safe to discontinue OACs after successful AF ablation. Discontinuation of OACs may reduce the risk of MBEs while not increasing the risk of TE.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
oral anticoagulants
catheter ablation
left atrial
left atrial appendage
direct oral anticoagulants
heart failure
percutaneous coronary intervention
radiofrequency ablation
mitral valve
acute coronary syndrome