title: Managing antithrombotic agents during endoscopy.
abstract: Antithrombotic agents are used widely to reduce the risks of thromboembolic events in patients with a variety of cardiovascular and other conditions. This review focuses on the management of patients undergoing endoscopic procedures who are taking antithrombotic medications, and includes specific information and recommendations.
authors.affiliation: Division of Gastroenterology, Mount Sinai Hospital, One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1069, New York, NY 10029, USA. Electronic address: David.greenwald@mountsinai.org.
authors.forename: David A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Greenwald
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D019990:Perioperative Care; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
keywords: Anticoagulants; Antiplatelet agents; Antithrombotic agents; Endoscopy