Ischemic and Bleeding Outcomes in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation and Contraindications to Oral Anticoagulation
Objectives This study sought to describe clinical outcomes among patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and contraindications to oral anticoagulation (OAC). Background Treatment with OAC prevents stroke and death in patients with AF, but may be contraindicated among patients at high bleeding risk. Methods This was an observational, longitudinal analysis of a nationally representative 5%…