April 24, 2026Journal of the American College of Cardiology380 citations
2020 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Management of Bleeding in Patients on Oral Anticoagulants
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Key Points
- This work aims to provide a comprehensive approach to managing bleeding complications in patients on oral anticoagulants.
- Developed expert consensus recommendations based on current evidence and clinical practices.
- Focused on risk assessment and injury management for patients on anticoagulants.
- Provided guidance on anticoagulant reversal strategies.
- Outlined best practices for immediate management of bleeding.
- Identified key markers for assessing bleeding risk among patients.
- Promoted consistent protocols for anticoagulant management to improve patient outcomes.
Abstract
Ty J. Gluckman, MD, FACC, Chair Niti R. Aggarwal, MD, FACC Nicole M. Bhave, MD, FACC Gregory J. Dehmer, MD, MACC Olivia N. Gilbert, MD, MSc, FACC Chayakrit Krittanawong, MD Dharam J. Kumbhani, MD, SM, FACC Javier A. Sala-Mercado, MD, PhD Andrea L. Price, CPHQ, RCIS, AACC David E.
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“The proliferation of oral anticoagulants (warfarin and DOACs) and growing indications for their use prompted the need for guidance on the management of these drugs. This document provides guidance on management at the time of a bleeding complication. This includes acute management, starting and stopping drugs, and use of reversal agents.”
Gordon F. Tomaselli, Professor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of MedicineAlbert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medicineauto_pipelineSupportiveView source