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Non-vitamin K oral anticoagulants in valvular heart disease before surgery: a tale of bridging vs. no bridging

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: A practical algorithm to decide on heparin bridging in patients with atrial fibrillation scheduled for high-risk surgery. CHA2DS2-VASc, congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥ 75 (doubled), diabetes, stroke (doubled), vascular disease, age 65 to 74, forgoing the sex category; LMWH, low-molecular-weight heparin; NOAC, non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulant; CrCl, creatinine clearance; UFH, unfractionated heparin.

Source: European Heart Journal

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehae615

Authors: Raffaele De Caterina, Hugo ten Cate, Vittorio Pengo

Institutions: University of Pisa, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht University, University of Padua

Language: English

Topic: Atrial Fibrillation Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4403210375