Why the study?
How should anti-platelet and anticoagulant therapy be managed perioperatively in patients undergoing elective surgery?
How should anti-platelet and anticoagulant therapy be managed perioperatively in patients undergoing elective surgery?
This review provides guidance on balancing bleeding and thrombotic risks during perioperative management of patients on anticoagulant and anti-platelet therapies.
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May inform perioperative antithrombotic decisions; leaves open need for prospective validation of guidance.
McKenzie et al. (2013) studied this question.
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