Reversal of apixaban induced alterations in haemostasis by different coagulation factor concentrates in patients after hip or knee replacement surgery.

DISCUSSION: PCC partially reverses the effect of apixaban as measured by point-of-care coagulation testing and standard coagulation tests. Only rFVIIa reliably reverses apixaban anticoagulation.
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Source: Blood Transfusion - May 11, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Schmidt K, Krüger K, Langer E, Schmutzler M, Johnen E, Wernecke KD, Von Heymann C, Körber MK Tags: Blood Transfus Source Type: research