Stop of Antiplatelet, Anticoagulant before procedure

Definition

Heparin, warfarin, and fibrinolytic drugs historically accounted for most serious drug-induced bleeding complications. More recently, antiplatelet drug therapy further has complicated perioperative management.

Anticoagulant agents

Antiplatelet agents

Reference

Miller’s Anesthesia, 8th edition, Ch. 62, P.1873

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