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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Surgical Nursing

Background:

  • Perioperative management of anticoagulation requires careful consideration of thromboembolic and bleeding risks.
  • Individualized strategies are essential due to varying patient factors and procedural characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the principles of managing anticoagulation interruption for surgical procedures.
  • To detail risk assessment strategies for both thromboembolism and bleeding.
  • To emphasize the role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in perioperative anticoagulation management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of factors influencing perioperative anticoagulation decisions.
  • Categorization of surgical procedures based on bleeding risk (high, low-to-moderate, minimal).
  • Consideration of anticoagulant properties (duration of action, onset).

Main Results:

  • Thromboembolism risk assessment relies on anticoagulation indication and patient-specific factors.
  • Bleeding risk assessment incorporates patient factors (age, comorbidities) and procedure type.
  • Specific recommendations exist for holding and resuming anticoagulation based on bleeding risk categories.

Conclusions:

  • Perioperative anticoagulation management is a complex, individualized process.
  • Risk stratification and understanding anticoagulant properties are crucial for safe patient care.
  • Nurses are integral to effective risk assessment, patient education, and monitoring during the perioperative period.