Vnitr Lek 1994, 40(12):779-782
[Anticoagulation therapy in patients with valvular prostheses].
- I. interní klinika 2. LF UK, FN Motol, Praha.
Thromboembolism and haemorrhage are the most frequent complication in patients after valvular prostheses or provision of a mechanical replacement. Optimal anticoagulant treatment reflects efforts to reduce these main two complications to a minimum. The author summarizes contemporary recommendations for anticoagulant treatment of these patients under standard conditions and therapeutic procedures in complications such as surgery, pregnancy and embolism into the CNS.
Keywords: Anticoagulants, adverse effects, ; Heart Valve Prosthesis, adverse effects, ; Humans; Thromboembolism, prevention & control,
Published: December 1, 1994 Show citation