One in three with transient new-onset AF have recurrence
More studies are needed to assess efficacy of oral anticoagulation in these patients whose risk is 'markedly higher': authors.
About one-third of participants with transient new-onset AF during hospitalisation for non-cardiac issues have recurrent AF within one year, according to Canadian findings.
The authors estimated the risk for AF recurrence in patients with new-onset AF during a hospitalisation for non-cardiac surgery or medical illness in a matched cohort study.
