thromboprophylaxis

However, thromboprophylaxis can lead to complications such as bleeding.

Patients received any other thromboprophylaxis thought necessary.

Detecting the effects of thromboprophylaxis: the case of the rogue reviews.

Caesarean section is performed with appropriate thromboprophylaxis.

Thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy or delivery 8.

Hence thromboprophylaxis (prevention of thrombosis) is increasingly emphasized.

Low molecular weight heparin for thromboprophylaxis during pregnancy in 2 patients with mechanical mitral valve replacement.

For completeness, the recently updated dosing options for thromboprophylaxis in conjunction with surgery are presented below.

Recent studies have indicated Dabigatran is slightly more effective for stroke thromboprophylaxis in the setting of atrial fibrillation than coumadin.

Consider the potential benefit versus risk prior to neuraxial intervention in patients who are anticoagulated or scheduled to be anticoagulated for thromboprophylaxis.

Discussion of the pros and cons of the elective caesarean section request, with particular reference to her obesity and the need for thromboprophylaxis.

The combined OCP need not be ceased nor thromboprophylaxis instituted in women undergoing uncomplicated minor and intermediate procedures.

Indications for FRAGMIN include thromboprophylaxis in conjunction with surgery.

Betrixaban is currently being studied in a human clinical trial for extended duration thromboprophylaxis to prevent venous thromboembolism in acute medically ill patients.

Ximelagatran showed good efficacy compared with warfarin in several trials in prevention and treatment of deep vein thrombosis and as thromboprophylaxis in atrial fibrillation.

One should take into account the risk of an epidural haematoma when an epidural or spinal needle is placed, particularly in a patient receiving anticoagulation therapy (eg, perioperative thromboprophylaxis).

For patients undergoing hip replacement surgery, extended thromboprophylaxis for up to 28-35 days is recommended.(3) The RE- NOVATE study was designed consistent with these guidelines.

These are: the use of spinal anaesthetic, the posterior surgical approach, the use of chemical thromboprophylaxis with heparin and the use of mechanical thromboprophylaxis.

Thromboprophylaxis in Conjunction with Surgery The dose of FRAGMIN required for adequate prophylaxis without substantially increasing bleeding risk varies depending on patient risk factors.

Please note the following revised wording of the Product Monograph specific to the post-operative initiated use of FRAGMIN for thromboprophylaxis in patients undergoing elective hip surgery.

In women with a previous history of VTE and hyperhomocysteinaemia, it may be prudent to reduce plasma homocysteine concentrations by folate supplementation throughout pregnancy, in addition to other thromboprophylaxis (C2).

Pharmacia Canada Inc., in consultation with Health Canada, wishes to clarify the dosing option for thromboprophylaxis in conjunction with elective hip surgery, as outlined in the box below.

In December 2004 Lifeblood gave oral evidence before the House of Commons Health Committee about the importance of prevention of venous thromboembolism and the importance of the use of thromboprophylaxis.

Current treatment guidelines recommend that patients undergoing knee or hip replacement surgery receive thromboprophylaxis (treatment to prevent VTE) with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), fondaparinux or warfarin for at least 10 days after surgery.

The physician should consider the potential benefit versus risk before neuraxial intervention in patients anticoagulated or to be anticoagulated for thromboprophylaxis (also see WARNINGS, Hemorrhage and PRECAUTIONS, Drug Interactions in full prescribing information).