Are Three Weeks of Oral Anticoagulation Sufficient for Safe Cardioversion in Atrial Fibrillation?
<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), lasting >48 h, considered for cardioversion, are recommended ≥3 weeks of oral anticoagulation before sinus rhythm restoration because of high risk of development of left atrial thrombosis (LAT) and stroke. Howev...
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MDPI AG
2021-05-01
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| Series: | Medicina |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/57/6/554 |