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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiovascular Medicine
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Anesthesiology

    Background:

    • Thoracic surgery presents significant risks of bleeding and thromboembolism.
    • Effective perioperative management of coagulation is essential for patient safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine perioperative coagulation and anticoagulation management in thoracic surgery.
    • To provide practical information on managing anticoagulants, antiplatelet agents, and thrombosis prophylaxis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines.
    • Discussion of pharmacological agents used for anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy.
    • Analysis of specific clinical scenarios encountered in thoracic surgery.

    Main Results:

    • Identification of key challenges in balancing bleeding and clotting risks.
    • Outline of strategies for optimizing anticoagulation and thrombosis prophylaxis.
    • Consideration of drug interactions and patient-specific factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimized perioperative anticoagulation management is vital for reducing complications in thoracic surgery.
    • Clinicians require up-to-date knowledge on anticoagulant and antiplatelet therapies.
    • Tailored approaches are necessary for managing thrombosis risk in diverse clinical situations.