| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2874949 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2011 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Anticoagulation did not lower the risk of stroke or transient ischemic attacks in postoperative general thoracic surgery patients with new-onset AF but did increase the incidence of postoperative bleeding and other complications. Patients with new-onset AF after a general thoracic surgical procedure should not be routinely anticoagulated.
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Authors
Zeena MBBS, Mark S. MD, Dennis A. MD, PhD, K. Robert MD, Stephen D. MD, MS, Francis C. MD, Claude MD,