Perioperative anticoagulation for children with prosthetic mechanical valves
The insertion of a mechanical heart valve predisposes to thrombosis and embolism, and for this reason, individuals with mechanical valves who undergo dental/surgical procedures must take special precautions. In this article, we illustrate a protocol for anticoagulation during such procedures in indi...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
2000
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3232485/ |