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Cardiac Valve Replacement - Anticoagulation INR Targets and Antiplatelet by Valve Type

Bioprosthetic valves require at least
- Anticoagulation ... utilize direct oral ... anticoagulants (DOACs ... #Management #Cardiology ... #INR #Target #DOAC
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
Perioperative Management ... patients on chronic anticoagulation ... direct acting oral ... commonly available lab ... #pharmacology #preop
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
neuroexam - Oral ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Anticoagulation ... Determine if any labs ... medical and surgical management