Heparin and LMW heparin: Dosing and adverse effects
WEBMar 11, 2024 · This topic will review the general principles underlying the therapeutic use of unfractionated and LMW heparins including dosing, monitoring, and reversal of anticoagulation, as well as danaparoid (not available in the United States).
Venous thromboembolism: Anticoagulation after initial …
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Anticoagulation is the mainstay of therapy for VTE. The purpose of anticoagulation is the prevention of recurrent thrombosis, embolization, and death, the risk of which is greatest in the first three to six months following the diagnosis.
Anticoagulation: Updated Guidelines for Outpatient Management
WEBOct 1, 2019 · Anticoagulation therapy is recommended for preventing, treating, and reducing the recurrence of venous thromboembolism, and preventing stroke in persons with atrial fibrillation.
Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Heparin in Critically Ill …
WEBAug 4, 2021 · In critically ill patients with Covid-19, an initial strategy of therapeutic-dose anticoagulation with unfractionated or low-molecular-weight heparin was not associated with a greater...
Therapeutic Anticoagulation with Heparin in Noncritically Ill …
WEBAug 4, 2021 · In noncritically ill patients with Covid-19, an initial strategy of therapeutic-dose anticoagulation with heparin increased the probability of survival to hospital discharge with reduced use...
Guide to Anticoagulant Therapy: Heparin | Circulation
WEBJun 19, 2001 · To minimize the risk of thromboembolism after electrical cardioversion of AF or flutter, therapeutic anticoagulation should be established for at least 3 weeks before and for 4 weeks after cardioversion when the dysrhythmia has persisted longer than 2 days or when the duration is unknown.
Anticoagulation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBJul 17, 2023 · This activity reviews the general principles in anticoagulation therapy, with highlights on the different types, indications, and perioperative impact of anticoagulants. Hemostasis involves an interplay of clotting factors and the vessel wall.
Anticoagulants - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAnticoagulants are a group of medications that see widespread use for a variety of reasons. They help prevent and treat clot-based health conditions like stroke and pulmonary embolism. These medications have life-saving potential.
Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use: A Practical Guide to Common …
WEBJun 15, 2020 · Topics addressed include (1) appropriate indications; (2) use in patients with specific comorbidities; (3) monitoring parameters; (4) transitioning between anticoagulant regimens; (5) major drug interactions; and (6) cost considerations.
Therapeutic versus prophylactic anticoagulation for patients …
WEBJun 12, 2021 · In this open-label, multicentre, randomised, controlled trial including patients hospitalised with confirmed COVID-19 and elevated D-dimer concentration, a 30-day course of therapeutic anticoagulation with rivaroxaban at 20 mg daily (and enoxaparin 1 mg/kg twice daily for clinically unstable patients) did not result in better clinical outcomes ...
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