Intermittent vs. Continuous Anticoagulation theRapy in patiEnts with Atrial Fibrillation (iCARE-AF): a randomized pilot study.

Stavros StavrakisJulie A StonerJoel KardokusPaul J GarabelliSunny S PoRalph Lazzara

Published in: Journal of interventional cardiac electrophysiology : an international journal of arrhythmias and pacing (2016)

Intermittent anticoagulation based on daily rhythm monitoring is feasible and may decrease bleeding in low-risk patients with paroxysmal AF. A larger trial, adequately powered to detect clinical outcomes, is warranted.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
high intensity
catheter ablation
study protocol
phase iii
clinical trial
physical activity
phase ii
randomized controlled trial
blood pressure
heart rate
replacement therapy