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Clinical Outcome Following Reinstitution of Anticoagulation after Major Gastrointestinal Bleed: A Single Institutional Analysis
Conclusion: Given the rising national trend on the use of anticoagulants for various medical necessities, it is imperative that a safe and efficient process be devised on reinstitution of anticoagulation post MGIB to guide Clinicians. Although our study represents a single institutional analysis, it concurs with recent studies that early resumption of anticoagulant following stabilization of MGIB is associated with lower thromboembolic events. Timing for resumption depends largely on the medical reason for anticoagulation; reinstitution by day 7 appear safe for patients on mechanical valve whereas after day 12 maybe approp...
Source: Blood - November 21, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Ezekwudo, D. E., Gaikazian, S., Anusim, N., Konde, A. S., Zakalik, D., Huben, M. T., Stender, M., Anderson, J., Jaiyesimi, I. Tags: 332. Antithrombotic Therapy: Poster I Source Type: research