What are the indications for anticoagulation?

Abstract. Anticoagulation is an important component of the management strategy for several common medical conditions. It is indicated for the prevention of recurrent thrombosis in patients with venous thromboembolism (VTE), which includes deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, and ischemic stroke.

How long is long-term anticoagulation?

Background: Patients who have had a venous thromboembolic event are generally advised to receive anticoagulant treatment for 3 months or longer to prevent a recurrent episode. Current guidelines recommend initial heparin and an oral vitamin K antagonist (VKA) for long-term anticoagulation.

How long should you be on anticoagulation after PE?

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common medical condition affecting over 250,000 patients in the United States each year. For those patients diagnosed with PE in whom therapeutic anticoagulation is deemed appropriate, current guidelines recommend an initial treatment period of 3 months.

What are two common indications for warfarin?

The three most common indications for warfarin therapy are; • atrial fibrillation (AF) • venous thromboemolism (VTE), and • prosthetic heart valves. Atrial fibrillation is probably the most common indication for warfarin therapy in our community.

What are the indications of heparin?

Heparin sodium is indicated for:

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism and pulmonary embolism;
  • Atrial fibrillation with embolization;
  • Treatment of acute and chronic consumptive coagulopathies (disseminated intravascular coagulation);
  • Prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery;

Do you need anticoagulation for chronic DVT?

Patients with popliteal or calf DVT should be anticoagulated. Patients with clinically severe thrombosis that is life, limb or organ threatening should be considered for emergency treatment.

What are the indications for INR?

Indications

  • Bleeding diathesis in patients with coagulation factors deficiency (fibrinogen and factors II, V, VII, or X, or a combined deficiency) in the extrinsic pathway.
  • Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
  • Baseline sample collection before starting anticoagulation.

What is warfarin indicated for?

Warfarin is used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger in your blood and blood vessels. It is prescribed for people with certain types of irregular heartbeat, people with prosthetic (replacement or mechanical) heart valves, and people who have suffered a heart attack.

What are the indications for unfractionated heparin?

Unfractionated heparin is indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thrombosis and its extension, prevention of post-operative deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism and prevention of clotting in arterial and cardiac surgery.