Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drugs In Ophthalmic Surgery
Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Drugs In Ophthalmic Surgery
A MEDLINE search was conducted and current UK national guidance relating to antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy was reviewed to formulate guidance relating to the safe use of Ac/Ap therapy in ophthalmic surgery. Due to a paucity of good evidence, expert opinion was also sought, including specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology and haematology.
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A MEDLINE search was conducted and current UK national guidance relating to antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy was reviewed to formulate guidance relating to the safe use of Ac/Ap therapy in ophthalmic surgery. Due to a paucity of good evidence, expert opinion was also sought, including specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology and haematology.
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