Journal article
Anticoagulation for prosthetic heart valves
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The efficacy of anticoagulation for valvular prostheses is the result of a delicate balance between the risk of thromboembolic (TE) events and bleeding. Here, we review data on anticoagulation for valve prostheses with a focus on clinical trials that address key unanswered questions.
RECENT FINDINGS: There are several unanswered questions in the field of prosthetic valve anticoagulation, including: optimal TE prophylaxis in …
Authors
Yanagawa B; Whitlock RP; Verma S; Gersh BJ
Journal
Current Opinion in Cardiology, Vol. 31, No. 2, pp. 176–182
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
3 2016
DOI
10.1097/hco.0000000000000259
ISSN
0268-4705