OAC After AF Ablation Benefits High-Risk Patients

Published Date: 24 Jul 2026

In patients with elevated stroke risk, continuing oral anticoagulation after atrial fibrillation ablation was associated with lower thromboembolic events, though bleeding risk remained elevated across all groups.

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