What are the general principles of management for surgical or interventional procedures for patients with AF on long-term prophylaxis with OACs?
The general principles of management for surgical or interventional procedures for patients with AF on long-term prophylaxis with OACs are to estimate the bleeding risk associated with the specific procedure, estimate the patient's thromboembolic risk, and adjust the anticoagulant therapy accordingly. Additionally, it is important to consider the type of procedure - urgent or elective - as well as the individual clinical judgment. Finally, it is recommended to follow the consensus of experts if data from RCTs are not available. 