Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation after cardiac surgery: Do guidelines reflect the evidence?

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2024 Feb;167(2):694-700. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.03.026. Epub 2023 Apr 8.
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Keywords: anticoagulants; atrial fibrillation; postoperative complications; practice guidelines, risk factors; stroke; thromboembolism.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Anticoagulants / adverse effects
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / diagnosis
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / drug therapy
  • Atrial Fibrillation* / etiology
  • Blood Coagulation
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors
  • Stroke*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants