Journal article
Perioperative Management of Patients Receiving Oral Anticoagulants: A Systematic Review
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The safety and efficacy of various management strategies for patients receiving oral anticoagulants (OACs) who need to undergo surgery or invasive procedures are unknown.
METHODS: We performed a systematic review and synthesis of the English-language literature examining the perioperative management and outcomes of patients receiving long-term OAC therapy.
Authors
Dunn AS; Turpie AGG
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 163, No. 8, pp. 901–908
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
April 28, 2003
DOI
10.1001/archinte.163.8.901
ISSN
2168-6106