title: When we "act" on ACT levels: activated clotting time measurements to guide heparin administration during and after interventional procedures.
abstract: The establishment and monitoring of anticoagulation before, during, and after interventional and invasive procedures are crucial responsibilities. However, few prospective studies exist to rationally guide us in how and when to "act" in response to ACT values in specific clinical situations. Definitive studies to reach a uniform and safe ++approach are needed. The articles published in this issue of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Diagnosis represent an important step in understanding the role and value of ACT levels.
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Klein
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Agarwal
mesh_terms: D015906:Angioplasty, Balloon, Coronary; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001777:Blood Coagulation / Q000187:drug effects*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D014914:Whole Blood Coagulation Time
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin