Journal article
Brief communication: Preoperative anticoagulant activity after bridging low-molecular-weight heparin for temporary interruption of warfarin.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Preoperative low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH) is often used when warfarin therapy is interrupted for surgery.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the preoperative anticoagulant activity of LMWH following a standardized "bridging" regimen.
Authors
O'Donnell MJ; Kearon C; Johnson J; Robinson M; Zondag M; Turpie I; Turpie AG
Journal
Annals of Internal Medicine, Vol. 146, No. 3, pp. 184–187
Publisher
American College of Physicians
Publication Date
February 6, 2007
DOI
10.7326/0003-4819-146-3-200702060-00007
ISSN
1056-8751