Reversal and Resumption of Antithrombotic Therapy in LVAD- Associated Intracranial Hemorrhage
ConclusionsReversal of anticoagulation appears safe following LVAD-associated intracranial hemorrhage, though inadequate reversal was common. Resumption of warfarin±antiplatelet was associated with fewer fatal and non-fatal thrombotic events compared to antiplatelets alone, though more non-fatal hemorrhage events occurred.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research
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