The management of anticoagulation before and after procedures.

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Publication/Presentation Date

9-1-2001

Abstract

Patients maintained on warfarin for atrial fibrillation, mechanical heart valves, or deep venous thrombosis may occasionally need to stop their anticoagulation during invasive procedures. This article reviews the literature on bleeding risks of certain procedures, thrombosis risks of stopping anticoagulation, and heparin and warfarin pharmacokinetics. Recommendations regarding how to manage anticoagulated patients are discussed.

Volume

85

Issue

5

First Page

1109

Last Page

1116

ISSN

0025-7125

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

11565488

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article

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