Journal article
Hemodialysis for the treatment of dabigatran‐associated bleeding: a case report and systematic review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Dabigatran, a direct thrombin inhibitor, is effective for the treatment of venous thromboembolism and the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism resulting from atrial fibrillation. The most effective way of reversing the anticoagulant effect of dabigatran in patients who have bleeding complications is unknown.
OBJECTIVES: To document the clinical outcomes of patients undergoing renal replacement therapy (RRT) for …
Authors
Chai-Adisaksopha C; Hillis C; Lim W; Boonyawat K; Moffat K; Crowther M
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 13, No. 10, pp. 1790–1798
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2015
DOI
10.1111/jth.13117
ISSN
1538-7933