This study of 389 pts receiving a continuous flow LVAD evaluated the risk of thromoembolic (TE)complications associated with preop AF. TE occured in 25% of pts; freedom from TE at 2 years was 46% in those with AF and 72% in those without AF (p
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Preoperative Atrial Fibrillation Increases Risk of Thromboembolic Events After Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Submitted by: Erica Curcio
Source: Annals of Thoracic Surgery
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Author(s): John M. Stulak, Salil Deo, John Schirger, Keith D. Aaronson, Soon J. Park, Lyle D. Joyce, Richard C. Daly, Francis D. Pagani
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