Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Microvascular Surgery Patients Using Weight-Based Unfractionated Heparin Infusions.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1735225
Abstract: BACKGROUND  Unfractionated heparin infusions are commonly used in microvascular surgery to prevent microvascular thrombosis. Previously, fixed-dose heparin infusions were believed to provide sufficient venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis; however, we now know that this practice is… read more here.
Keywords: heparin infusions; heparin; microvascular surgery; unfractionated heparin ... See more keywords
Heparin infusions in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages: clinical considerations for use beyond anticoagulation
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DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2022.2148654
Abstract: ABSTRACT Introduction Patients who have experienced an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) may face a significant morbidity burden following the acute phase of their injury. Though commonly employed as an anticoagulant, heparin may have clinical utility… read more here.
Keywords: aneurysmal subarachnoid; subarachnoid hemorrhages; hemorrhages clinical; heparin ... See more keywords