New protocols for perioperative management of podiatric patients taking oral anticoagulants.
This article introduces new protocols for surgical intervention on patients who are taking oral anticoagulants. The authors review various drug interactions that can suppress the action of oral anticoagulants. Complications of oral anticoagulation therapy are presented, including "purple toe syndrome."
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Podiatric Section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, West Los Angeles, California.
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000494:pharmacology; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000494:pharmacology; D004347:Drug Interactions; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006487:Hemostasis; D006801:Humans; D012306:Risk; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin