Perioperative Management of Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy
James D. Douketis, Alex C. Spyropoulos
Abstract
Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Drug ManagementManagement of patients on an anticoagulant or antiplatelet drug who require surgery or an invasive procedure is a common clinical problem. Douketis and Spyropoulos provide an evidence-based but practical approach to managing anticoagulants and antiplatelet drugs in the perioperative setting.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAnticoagulantPerioperativeIntensive care medicineVitamin K antagonistHeparinAntiplatelet drugVitamin kAnticoagulant therapyBroad spectrumClinical PracticeAnticoagulant drugSurgeryAspirinInternal medicineClopidogrelPhysical therapyWarfarinAtrial fibrillationCombinatorial chemistryChemistryCardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical OutcomesVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementAntiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases