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Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Discontinuing oral anticoagulation after AF ablation reduces bleeding without increasing thromboembolic risk
Stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair cuts bleeding risk without raising stroke danger
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated patients who stopped versus continued oral anticoagulation following atrial fibrillation …
A massive analysis shows stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair cuts bleeding risk without raising stroke danger for many patient…
Jun 1, 2026
Cardiology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis finds no stroke benefit but possible bleeding risk with continued OAC after AF ablation
Stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair does not lower stroke risk
This meta-analysis evaluated six studies involving patients who met conventional guideline thresholds for oral anticoagulation after apparen…
A large review found that stopping blood thinners after heart rhythm repair did not lower stroke risk and might slightly raise bleeding risk…
May 1, 2026