Oral Anticoagulation in the Vascular Patient

The goal of every vascular intervention whether surgical or medical, is to improve the flow of blood from and to the heart. Consideration is made for each person on an individual basis to promote blood flow in the safest, most effective manner. Often blood flow is enhanced by the use of oral anticoagulants. Oral anticoagulation options for the vascular patient have traditionally been limited to warfarin which, while effective, has many limitations. Newer options include selective inhibitors of FXa and direct thrombin inhibitors.
Source: Journal of Vascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research