Perioperative ischaemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation after temporary cessation of anticoagulation for elective surgery

N Z Med J. 2018 Sep 21;131(1482):80-83.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications
  • Atrial Fibrillation / drug therapy
  • Brain Ischemia / etiology*
  • Elective Surgical Procedures
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Postoperative Complications*
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Stroke / prevention & control

Substances

  • Anticoagulants