permanent pacemakers

Is Pacemaker An Indication For Anticoagulation?

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Is Pacemaker An Indication For Anticoagulation? In patients with an implanted pacemaker, asymptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with an increased risk of thrombo-embolic complications. There is still no consensus which duration of episodes of atrial fibrillation should be taken as an indicator for inclusion of oral anticoagulation therapy (OAC). Do you need blood thinners

Do Patients With Pacemakers Need Anticoagulation?

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Do Patients With Pacemakers Need Anticoagulation? Do patients with pacemakers need anticoagulation? AF is common in patients with permanent pacemakers. It is commonly asymptomatic, and anticoagulation is markedly underutilized in reducing stroke risk in these patients. Do you need blood thinners with a pacemaker? TUESDAY, Oct. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) — People with an abnormal