Are NOACS safe to use for AF stroke prophylaxis immediately following cardiac surgery?
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Report By: James Laurent - Registrar
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Search checked by James Laurent - Registrar
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Institution: Wellington Hospital
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Date Submitted: 22nd June 2017
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Last Modified: 22nd June 2017
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Status:
Red (incomplete)
Three Part Question
In [Patients post cardiac surgery for CABG, non-mechanical valves, aortic procedures with AF following surgery] is the [Commencement of New Oral Anticoagulation treatment for AF] lead to [increased events of bleeding, stroke with NOACs as compared to Warfarin]
