Anticoagulation in neurointerventions: basic pharmacology and pathophysiology, current status, practical advice.

Authors :: Scharf J
Dempfle CE
Source :: Clinical neuroradiology [Clin Neuroradiol] 2012 Mar; Vol. 22 (1), pp. 3-13. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Feb 07.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: This article gives an overview of anticoagulative medication accompanying neurointerventional procedures. The basic pharmacology of prevalent medication is outlined and the thrombogenicity of standard procedures is described. A brief overview of the literature on risks and benefits of standard medications and their monitoring is provided. A customized regime of care is presented.

Subjects :: Humans
Thromboembolism etiology
Anticoagulants administration & dosage
Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures adverse effects
Neuroradiography trends
Radiography, Interventional adverse effects
Radiography, Interventional trends
Thromboembolism physiopathology
Thromboembolism prevention & control

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