Peri-operative management of patients taking antithrombotic therapy: need for an integrated proactive approach

Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

“…e- Table 23 classifies surgical and interventional procedures according to bleeding risk as well as thromboembolic risk. 205,464,465 The direct consequence of this evaluation is that interventions or procedure at very low bleeding risk, such as simple dental extractions or minor skin excision, can be planned and performed without interruption of oral anticoagulation.…”