Benefit of Self-Managed Anticoagulation in Patients with Left Ventricular Assist Device
Conclusion We found that INR self-management is superior regarding the efficiency of post-LVAD anticoagulation therapy when compared with telemedical (CS)-based INR management in a small study cohort. Intensive training by experienced staff was able to replace CS. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Rüdigerstraße 14, 70469 Stuttgart, GermanyArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Vogeler, Elisa Dieterlen, Maja-Theresa Garbade, Jens Lehmann, Sven Jawad, Khalil Borger, Michael A. Meyer, Anna L. Tags: Original Cardiovascular Source Type: research
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