Prevalence and Outcome of Thrombotic and Embolic Complications in Adults after Fontan Operation
Conclusions TEC was not uncommon; risk factors for TEC were APC and atrial arrhythmias. Most patients were treated successfully with warfarin alone. A second TEC occurred in most patients whose anticoagulation was discontinued because of bleeding events.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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