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flag Many atrial fibrillation patients with successful ablation may safely stop blood thinners, study finds.

flag A large international study co-led by Canadian researchers finds that many atrial fibrillation patients with successful ablation procedures may safely stop long-term blood thinners. flag After three years, stroke and embolism rates were similar between those on rivaroxaban and those on low-dose aspirin, with brain MRIs showing very low silent stroke rates—96% of patients had no signs. flag Researchers say the benefits of continuing blood thinners may not outweigh bleeding risks for those with successful ablations, potentially leading to updated global treatment guidelines.

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