| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5597143 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Preoperative AF was associated with a similar incidence of postoperative stroke, device thrombosis, and survival. On the basis of these data, it seems unnecessary to perform a left atrial appendage ligation or to alter postoperative anticoagulation in patients with AF undergoing LVAD implantation.
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Authors
Linnea BS, Pauline H. MD, Babbaljeet MD, Silvy BS, Hassan W. MD, Jamil MD, Celeste T. MD, Gaetano MD, Jeffrey A. MD,