Journal article
Perioperative anticoagulation in patients having implantation of a cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator: a systematic review and practical management guide
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The perioperative management of anticoagulation in patients who are having implantation of a pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) is a common clinical problem in which best clinical practise is not established.
METHODS: We performed a systematic review of the literature to assess the safety (pocket hematoma risk) and efficacy (thromboembolism risk) of different management strategies. We included studies …
Authors
JAMULA E; DOUKETIS JD; SCHULMAN S
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 6, No. 10, pp. 1615–1621
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2008
DOI
10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.03080.x
ISSN
1538-7933