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Do you continue anticoagulation after successful cavotricuspid isthmus ablation for typical atrial flutter in a patient with no history of atrial fibrillation?

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Cardiology · Lankenau Heart Group
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Atrial flutter carries the same thromboembolic risk as atrial fibrillation. However, ablation for typical atrial flutter is highly successful. Thus, I would give strong consideration to discontinuing anticoagulation after sufficient post-procedure monitoring for recurrence, especially for those pati...

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