| Literature DB >> 21327503 |
Tiago L L Leiria1, Renato D Lopes, Judson B Williams, Jason N Katz, Renato A K Kalil, John H Alexander.
Abstract
Patients with prosthetic heart valves require chronic oral anticoagulation. In this clinical scenario, physicians must be mindful of the thromboembolic and bleeding risks related to chronic anticoagulant therapy. Currently, only vitamin K antagonists are approved for this indication. This paper reviews the main heart valve guidelines focusing on the use of oral anticoagulation in these patients.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21327503 PMCID: PMC3699194 DOI: 10.1007/s11239-011-0574-9
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Thromb Thrombolysis ISSN: 0929-5305 Impact factor: 2.300