Basic coagulation tests as surrogates of dabigatran levels in a pre-operative setting: Analysis of five activated partial thromboplastin time reagents and thrombin time.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.thromres.2018.09.051
Abstract: BACKGROUND In patients who are receiving dabigatran, a direct oral anticoagulant, measuring the anticoagulant effect before surgery may be needed in certain circumstances. Although the dilute thrombin time (dTT) can reliably measure dabigatran levels, it… read more here.
Keywords: coagulation tests; time; thrombin time; activated partial ... See more keywords