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Abstract #59565 Published in IGR 16-3

Ophthalmic patients on antithrombotic drugs: a review and guide to perioperative management

Kong KL; Khan J
British Journal of Ophthalmology 2015; 99: 1025-1030


The changing profile of patients undergoing ophthalmic surgery, with an increase in prevalence of antiplatelet and anticoagulant drug use, predisposes to bleeding complications. This mandates an awareness of these agents, allowing optimal patient management. We review traditional and newer agents in the context of cataract, vitreoretinal, glaucoma and oculoplastic surgery. Recommendations are given for continuation, cessation and re-commencement of these agents in order to minimise the risk of bleeding and thrombotic/thromboembolic complications.

Department of Anaesthesia, SWBH NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK.

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Classification:

11.15 Other drugs in relation to glaucoma (Part of: 11 Medical treatment)
9.4.15 Glaucoma in relation to systemic disease (Part of: 9 Clinical forms of glaucomas > 9.4 Glaucomas associated with other ocular and systemic disorders)



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