Measurement of non-VKA oral anticoagulants versus classic ones : the appropriate use of hemostasis assays

Traditional anticoagulant agents such as vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), unfractionated heparin (UFH), low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) and fondaparinux have been widely used in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases. However, these agents are associated with limitations, such as the need for regular coagulation monitoring (VKAs and UFH) or a parenteral route of administration (UFH, LMWHs and fondaparinux). Several non-VKA oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are now widely used in the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases and in stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Unlike VKAs, NOACs exhibit predictable pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. They are therefore usually given at fixed doses without routine coagulation monitoring. However, in certain patient populations or special clinical circumstances, measurement of drug exposure may be useful, such as in suspected overdose, in patients experiencing a hemorrhagic or thromboembolic event during the treatment's period, in those with acute renal failure, in patients who require urgent surgery or in case of an invasive procedure. This article aims at providing guidance on laboratory testing of classic anticoagulants and NOACs.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2014

Erschienen:

2014

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:12

Enthalten in:

Thrombosis journal - 12(2014) vom: 01., Seite 24

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Douxfils, Jonathan [VerfasserIn]
Tamigniau, Anne [VerfasserIn]
Chatelain, Bernard [VerfasserIn]
Goffinet, Catherine [VerfasserIn]
Dogné, Jean-Michel [VerfasserIn]
Mullier, François [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Apixaban
Dabigatran
Enoxaparin
Journal Article
Low molecular weight heparin
Monitoring
Non-VKA oral anticoagulants
Review
Rivaroxaban
Vitamin K antagonist

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 09.03.2015

Date Revised 30.03.2022

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.1186/1477-9560-12-24

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM246885483