Oral anticoagulation for adults with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: or actual body weight over 120 kg. All DOACs require dose adjustment in people with moderate kidney impairment. Routine laboratory measurement of drug concentrations or relevant coagulation function assays is not required for safe and effective use of DOACs; however, there are situations when it may be beneficial, including emergency scenarios requiring normal haemostasis and where excessive or inadequate anticoagulation is suspected.
Source: Australian Prescriber
Authors: Paul KL Chin, Matthew P Doogue
Institutions: Christchurch Hospital, University of Otago
Language: English
Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414991806