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Title: | Management of surgical patients receiving anticoagulation and antiplatelet agents |
Authors: | Thachil, J. Gatt, Alexander Martlew, V. |
Keywords: | Surgery -- Complications Surgery -- Risk factors Anticoagulants (Medicine) Warfarin -- Therapeutic use Heparin -- Therapeutic use Thromboembolism -- Treatment |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
Publisher: | Wiley |
Citation: | Thachil, J., Gatt, A., & Martlew, V. (2008). Management of surgical patients receiving anticoagulation and antiplatelet agents. Journal of British Surgery, 95(12), 1437-1448. |
Abstract: | Background: Temporary interruption of long-term anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy during
surgical procedures exposes patients to thrombotic risk. Continuation of these agents, however, is
associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Managing anticoagulation can be a particular challenge in
the emergency setting. Methods: A literature review of published articles sourced using the keywords heparin, warfarin, perioperative, antiplatelet, aspirin and surgery was undertaken. A management plan for all likely situations was developed. Results and conclusion: Based on an individual assessment of risk factors for arterial or venous thromboembolism and the risk of perioperative bleeding, it is possible to form an anticoagulant and antiplatelet management plan likely to achieve a low incidence of bleeding and thrombosis. A multidisciplinary approach is desirable. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/103512 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SPat |
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