The Anticoagulation Dilemma in Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Cardiac Surgery

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  Figure 1. New onset post-operative atrial fibrillation is a frequent complication with prognostic importance following cardiac surgery. Despite its frequent occurrence, there is still limited evidence on how to assess the individual patient’s risk of thromboembolic- and bleeding events, when deciding on prescribing an oral anticoagulant. This paper summarizes the current knowledge and points out remaining gaps in the management of POAF after cardiac surgery.