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Anticoagulation in practice

Medicine, 2000
Abstract Anticoagulation prevents pathological clot formation (e.g. on heart valves or chambers) and stops propagation and embolization of clots already developed in veins. The type, intensity and duration of anticoagulation depend on the indication. About 1.8% of the UK population requires anticoagulation. The two main anticoagulant drugs are heparin
openaire   +2 more sources

Steerable Delivery Sheath for Optimized LAA Closure: First Experience and Procedural Outcomes

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The new Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath is a delivery system designed to improve ease‐of‐use and procedural results of left atrial appendage closure (LAAC). We aimed to compare procedural results after switching our LAAC program at a tertiary care center with the Amulet device to the Steerable Delivery Sheath, with a control ...
Matthias Mezger, Christina Paitazoglou, Christian Frerker, Thomas Stiermaier, Ingo Eitel   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Is therapeutic anticoagulation improving renal outcomes in COVID-19?

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives, 2020
We present three patients with COVID-19 who developed acute renal failure during hospitalization and were seen to have an improvement in their kidney function after being started on therapeutic anticoagulation with heparin (Target PTT 58–93 seconds) for ...
Sohaib Roomi, Waqas Ullah, Soban Farooq, Rehan Saeed, Shujaul Haq, Ammar Ali Ashfaq   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Real-practice thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation [PDF]

, 2017
This retrospective observational study was based on databases of the Local Health Authority of Treviso, Italy. It evaluated the prevalence and the effectiveness of oral anticoagulation treatment (OAT) for the management of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation
Bettiol, Alessandra, Bolcato, Jenny, Chinellato, Alessandro, Deambrosis, Paola, Franchin, Giulia, Giusti, Pietro, Pellizzari, Michele, Pirolo, Roberta, Themistoclakis, Sakis   +8 more
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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Prior to Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome: Prevalence and Outcomes in Contemporary Practice

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is standard following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Preloading is the practice of administering both aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor before PCI. DAPT preloading is common practice, however clinical trial evidence demonstrating benefit is lacking.
Shi Hui Goh, Riley Batchelor, Diem Dinh, Angela Brennan, Stacey Peters, Dion Stub, Christopher Reid, William Chan, Danny Liew, William Wilson, Jeffrey Lefkovits, VCOR investigators   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Venous Thromboembolism Within Professional American Sport Leagues. [PDF]

, 2017
Background: Numerous reports have described players in professional American sports leagues who have been sidelined with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolism (PE), but little is known about the clinical implications of these events in ...
Astolfi, Matthew, Bishop, Meghan, Deluca, Peter F., Hammoud, Sommer, Padegimas, Eric M.   +4 more
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Profound Thrombocytopenia and Dyspnea 11 Days After Cardiac Surgery

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
Sebastian Vuong, Menaka Pai, Sarah Patterson, Theodore E. Warkentin   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Allergy to Angina: A Unique Presentation of Kounis Syndrome

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Kounis syndrome (KS) is a rare condition characterized by acute coronary syndrome (ACS) triggered by an allergic reaction. This report presents a case of high‐risk ACS associated with a food allergy. A 53‐year‐old male with no prior medical history presented to the emergency department with itching, facial swelling, chest tightness, shortness ...
Momen Ali, Ayman Helal, Mohammad El‐Din, Ibrahim Antoun   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thrombocytopenia and Anemia After Cardiac Surgery

American Journal of Hematology, EarlyView.
Myriam Beshai, Nour Alhomsi, Theodore E. Warkentin   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safety and Efficacy of a Plug‐Based Vascular Closure Device After Percutaneous Microaxial Flow Pump in the Treatment of Complex and High‐Risk Indicated Patients

Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Femoral large‐bore vascular access is an important and constantly increasing technique in interventional treatment. Temporary circulatory support in complex and high‐risk indicated patients (CHIP) presents a challenge in terms of postinterventional access site closure.
Jörg W. Schröder, Norman Mangner, Felix J. Woitek, Kai U. Markus, Michael Lehrke, Felix Vogt, Marlo Verket, Alexandros Siskos, Moritz Biener, Benjamin Meder, Nicolas M. Van Mieghem   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source