By rray, 25 January, 2024 If mitral stenosis or mech heart valve warfarin 1st line DOACs 1st line for other valve dz
By rray, 25 January, 2024 Aspirin alone or w clopidogrel not recommended as alternative to anticoagulation
By rray, 25 January, 2024 If stroke risk 1 to 2 per year CHA2DS2 VASc 1 in men 2 in women anticoagulation is reasonable
By rray, 25 January, 2024 Either electrical or pharmacological cardioversion is acceptable safe and effective Electrical cardioversion is more effective but involves risk of anesthesia sedation Thromboembolic risks and considerations for anticoagulation still apply
By rray, 25 January, 2024 Benefit of surgical LAA exclusion in absence of anticoagulation and risk of stroke systemic embolism is uncertain