Top tips on the management of antithrombotic agents in the periendoscopic period

One dilemma that all endoscopists face on a daily basis is how to manage antithrombotic agents in the setting of interventional procedures. Much data are available in the literature on this topic, and it can be confusing and overwhelming to readers to try to parse through it all. The interventions we do are of highly variable risk, and patients can be on any of a wide array of agents, further complicating matters. In this Top Tips, Dr Alberto Tringali reviews his experience and knowledge in this matter and provides a plethora of information on how to manage patients on antithrombotic agents who need endoscopy, taking into account pre-, intra-, and postprocedure aspects of this complicated topic.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Tags: Top tips Source Type: research