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Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Update: 2024-08-12
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Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Author James D. Douketis, MD, from McMaster University discusses with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS, the management of DOACs in patients undergoing an elective or emergency surgery or procedure.

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Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications