By switaschek, 27 May, 2020 DOACs recommended over warfarin (unless mod to severe mitral stenosis or mechanical valve) per ACC/AHA and ESC
By switaschek, 27 May, 2020 If undergoing cardiac surgery for other reasons: maze procedure reasonable for select pts7
By switaschek, 27 May, 2020 Cath ablation7 for persistent AF w sx reasonable if refractory intolerant to 1 class I III drug consider for long standing 12mo persistent AF w sx consider as initial strategy before class I III drug trial
By switaschek, 27 May, 2020 Cath ablation7 for paroxysmal AF w/ sx: useful if refractory/intolerant to ≥1 class I/III drug; reasonable as initial strategy before class I/III drug trial for recurrent paroxysmal AF w/ sx
By switaschek, 27 May, 2020 Cath ablation7 periablation anticoagulation4 is an option factor risk benefit pt preference