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Major Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation Patients with One Risk Factor: Impact of Time in Therapeutic Range [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: The benefits and harms of oral anticoagulation (OAC) therapy in patients with only one stroke risk factor (i.e. CHA2DS2-VASc= 1 in males, or 2 in females) has been subject of debate.
Lip, Gregory Y. H., Proietti, Marco
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Changes in anticoagulant prescription in Dutch patients with recent-onset atrial fibrillation: observations from the GARFIELD-AF registry

Thrombosis Journal, 2020
Background For the improvement of AF care, it is important to gain insight into current anticoagulation prescription practices and guideline adherence. This report focuses on the largest Dutch subset of AF-patients, derived from the GARFIELD-AF registry.
J. Seelig, F. W. A. Verheugt, M. E. W. Hemels, L. Illingworth, A. Lucassen, H. Adriaansen, M. C. M. Bongaerts, M. Pieterse, J. P. R. Herrman, P. Hoogslag, W. Hermans, B. E. Groenemeijer, L. V. A. Boersma, K. Pieper, H. ten Cate, on behalf of the GARFIELD-AF Investigators   +15 more
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Does High-Dose Thromboprophylaxis Improve Outcomes in COVID-19 Patients? A Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies

TH Open, 2022
Background Thromboembolism remains a detrimental complication of novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) despite the use of prophylactic doses of anticoagulation Objectives This study aimed to compare different thromboprophylaxis strategies in ...
Maha A. T. Elsebaie, Binav Baral, Mai Elsebaie, Trilok Shrivastava, Catherine Weir, Dennis Kumi, Noah W. Birch   +6 more
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Micro-computed tomography for the quantification of blocked fibers in hemodialyzers [PDF]

, 2018
A novel technique based on micro-CT scanning is developed to quantify coagulation in fibers of hemodialyzers. This objectivation is needed to allow accurate assessment of thrombogenicity of dialyzers used during hemodialysis, for example when comparing ...
Boone, Matthieu, Dhondt, Annemieke, Dierick, Manuel, Eloot, Sunny, Van Biesen, Wim, Vanommeslaeghe, Floris   +5 more
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Fondaparinux Outpatient Use for Patients with a Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia History: A Case Report and Review

Pharmacy, 2016
The purpose of this article is to report a case of fondaparinux outpatient utilization for anticoagulation in a patient with a past medical history of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and discuss the options and need for future anticoagulation ...
Amy Christopher
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Update on Extended Treatment for Venous Thromboembolism [PDF]

, 2018
The importance of assessing the probability of venous thromboembolism recurrence, a condition that includes deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, lies in the fact that it is the most important factor in deciding the duration of anticoagulant ...
Del Toro-Cervera, Jorge, Demelo-Rodríguez, Pablo, Llamazares-Mendo, Cristina, Marra, Alberto M, Peñaloza-Martínez, Eduardo, Proietti, Marco, Soria Fernández-Llamazares, Guillermo, Álvarez-Sala Walther, Luis   +7 more
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Thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation and association with cognitive decline: systematic review [PDF]

, 2016
Objective:Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is associated with dementia. If AF-related cognitive decline is driven by cerebral embolic events, thromboprophylaxis may impact on this.
Lane, Deirdre A., Moffitt, Peter, O'Connell, Janice, Park, Helen, Quinn, Terence J.   +4 more
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A retrospective comparative study of three data modelling techniques in anticoagulation therapy. [PDF]

, 2008
Three types of data modelling technique are applied retrospectively to individual patients’ anticoagulation therapy data to predict their future levels of anticoagulation.
Angelov, Plamen, McDonald, Simon, Xydeas, C.   +2 more
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Efficacy and safety of anticoagulation in atrial fibrillation patients with intracranial hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Background: The benefits and risks of starting anticoagulation therapy, such as direct oral anticoagulations (DOACs) or warfarin, in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients with a history of intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) remain controversial.
Qiang Zhou, Xiang Liu, Xian Yang, Xiao-Hui Huang, Yan-Zi Wu, Ying-Ying Tao, Meng Wei   +6 more
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Cancer patients’ experiences of living with venous thromboembolism: A systematic review and qualitative thematic synthesis [PDF]

, 2018
Background: Cancer-Associated thrombosis is common. Recommended treatment is daily injected low-molecular-weight heparin for 6months. Most studies focus on prophylaxis and treatment; few have explored patients’ experience.
Benelhaj, Naima B., Hutchinson, Ann, Ilyas, Muhammad Waqas, Johnson, Miriam J., Maraveyas, Anthony M., Seymour, Julie D.   +5 more
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