Pocket related complications following cardiac electronic device implantation in patients receiving anticoagulation and/or dual antiplatelet therapy: prospective evaluation of different preventive strategies
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DOI: 10.1007/s10840-018-0488-y
Abstract: PurposeWe sought to assess the safety and effectiveness of three different devices: (1) vacuum drainage system, (2) hemostatic gelatin sponge (Stypro®), and (3) compression device (Premofix®) compared to standard of care (control) in patients undergoing… read more here.
Keywords: anticoagulation; receiving anticoagulation; electronic device; implantation ... See more keywords
Determinants and clinical outcomes of patients who refused anticoagulation: findings from the global GARFIELD-AF registry
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DOI: 10.1136/openhrt-2023-002275
Abstract: Objective There is a substantial incidence of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) not receiving anticoagulation. The reasons for not receiving anticoagulation are generally attributed to clinician’s choice, however, a proportion of AF patients… read more here.
Keywords: patient refusal; refusal; anticoagulation; registry ... See more keywords