Are NOACS safe to use for AF stroke prophylaxis immediately following cardiac surgery?
Date First Published:
June 22, 2017
Last Updated:
June 22, 2017
Report by:
James Laurent, Registrar (Wellington Hospital)
Search checked by:
James Laurent, Wellington Hospital
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]