Beware of prosthetic valve thrombosis despite therapeutic anticoagulation. Issue 3 (9th March 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Foley, Paul William Xavier; Sharma, Raj; Karla, Paul R
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 24:Issue 3(2007)
• Page Start: e18
• Page End: e18
• Publication Date: 2007-03-09
• Subjects: INR, international normalised ratio -- PVT, prosthetic valve thrombosis; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2006.042887
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Patients with mechanical heart valves require anticoagulation within carefully controlled ranges to prevent valve thrombosis, a life-threatening condition. The majority of doctors will be required to manage anticoagulation, often on a temporary basis such as during elective procedures. As long-term anticoagulation management moves away from specialised hospital clinics, there needs to be widespread awareness of the complications of sub-therapeutic international normalised ratios (INRs).