Periprocedural management of anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapies in patients undergoing electrophysiologic procedures

Abstract

Electrophysiologic studies, radiofrequency ablation, and device implantations including pacemakers and defibrillators have become essential tools in the armamentarium of electrophysiologists. These procedures are being performed in patients with complex comorbidities, many of whom chronically take anticoagulation or antiplatelet agents. Careful management of anticoagulation before, during, and after electrophysiologic procedures including device implantations is critical to minimize bleeding and thrombotic complications and to optimize patient outcomes.