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Optimal strategies for the management of antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications prior to cardiac device implantation

Christine Tompkins, Charles A. Henrikson
Cardiol J 2011;18(1):103-109.

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Vol 18, No 1 (2011)
How to do
Submitted: 2013-01-14
Published online: 2011-02-08

Abstract

Choosing the optimal management strategy for antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications at the time of cardiac device implantation can be challenging. Simply withholding or reversing these medications puts patients at risk of subsequent thromboembolic events. Equally, continuing these medications may unnecessarily increase the risk of bleeding complications. This article summarizes recent findings and provides compelling evidence challenging current recommendations outlined by various professional organizations. (Cardiol J 2011; 18, 1: 103-109)

Abstract

Choosing the optimal management strategy for antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications at the time of cardiac device implantation can be challenging. Simply withholding or reversing these medications puts patients at risk of subsequent thromboembolic events. Equally, continuing these medications may unnecessarily increase the risk of bleeding complications. This article summarizes recent findings and provides compelling evidence challenging current recommendations outlined by various professional organizations. (Cardiol J 2011; 18, 1: 103-109)
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Keywords

pacemaker; implantable cardioverter-defibrillator; complications; anticoagulation

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Title

Optimal strategies for the management of antiplatelet and anticoagulation medications prior to cardiac device implantation

Journal

Cardiology Journal

Issue

Vol 18, No 1 (2011)

Pages

103-109

Published online

2011-02-08

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Cardiol J 2011;18(1):103-109.

Keywords

pacemaker
implantable cardioverter-defibrillator
complications
anticoagulation

Authors

Christine Tompkins
Charles A. Henrikson

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