Related review: DVT & Atrial Fibrillation
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Evidence-Based Reports
- Monitoring anticoagulant therapy in primary care. WeMeReC, 2007
- Anticoagulation before cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department. BestBETS, 2005
- Anticoagulation post- cardioversion of acute atrial fibrillation in the emergency department. BestBETS, 2005
- Review: long term anticoagulation reduces recurrent venous thromboembolism. Evidence-Based Medicine (Requires free registration). 2006
- Anticoagulant plus antiplatelet treatment increased the risk of bleeding in atrial fibrillation. Evidence-Based Medicine (Requires free registration), 2005
Clinical Guidelines
- Venous thromboembolism. NICE, 2007
- Guidelines on oral anticoagulation (warfarin) : third edition. British Committee for Standards in Haematology, 2005
- An evidence-based review and guidelines for patient self-testing and management of oral anticoagulation. British Society for Haematology, 2005
- Anticoagulation therapy supplement. Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, 2006
- Oral vitamin K antagonists (warfarin). Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada, 2005
- Hypercoagulable/Thrombophilic States. Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada, 2006
- Unfractionated Heparin. Thrombosis Interest Group of Canada, 2005
- Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, 2006
- Initiation and Maintenance of Warfarin Therapy. British Columbia Ministry of Health, 2004
Systematic Reviews
- Point-of-care monitoring devices for long-term oral anticoagulation therapy: clinical and cost effectiveness. HTA, 2007
- Patient self-management of anticoagulation therapy: a trial-based cost-effectiveness analysis. NHS Economic Evaluation Database, 2006
- Towards evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: systematic reviews of mechanical methods, oral anticoagulation, dextran and regional anaesthesia as thromboprophylaxis. NCCHTA, 2005
- Quality of anticoagulation control and costs of monitoring warfarin therapy among patients with atrial fibrillation in clinic settings: a multi-site managed-care study. NHS EED, 2005
- Duration of anticoagulation following venous thromboebolism: a meta-analysis. DARE, 2005
- Oral anticoagulation strategies after a first idiopathic venous thromboembolic event. NHS EED, 2005
- Self-monitoring of oral anticoagulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. DARE, 2006
- Treatment of excessive anticoagulation with phytonadione (vitamin K): a meta-analysis. DARE, 2006
- Cost-effectiveness of self-managed versus physician-managed oral anticoagulation therapy. NHS EED, 2006
- Screening for thrombophilia in high-risk situations: systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis. The Thrombosis: Risk and Economic Assessment of Thrombophilip Screening (TREATS) study. NCCHTA, 2006
- Oral anticoagulants versus antiplatelet therapy for preventing further vascular events after transient ischaemic attack or minor stroke of presumed arterial origin. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2006
- Anticoagulants versus non-steroidal anti-inflammatories or placebo for treatment of venous thromboembolism. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005
- Oral anticoagulants for preventing stroke in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation and no previous history of stroke or transient ischemic attacks. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2005
Recent articles in core journals
- Outpatient Management of Anticoagulation Therapy. American Family Physician, 2007
- Combined aspirin-oral anticoagulant therapy compared with oral anticoagulant therapy alone among patients at risk for cardiovascular disease: a meta-analysis of randomized trials. Arch Intern Med, 2007
- Meta-analysis: anticoagulant prophylaxis to prevent symptomatic venous thromboembolism in hospitalized medical patients. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2007
- Anticoagulation for three versus six months in patients with deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, or both: randomised trial. BMJ, 2007
- Efficacy and safety of anticoagulant treatment in acute cardioembolic stroke: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Stroke, 2007
- Comparison of outcomes among patients randomized to warfarin therapy according to anticoagulant control: results from SPORTIF III and V. Arch Intern Med. 2007
- D-dimer testing to determine the duration of anticoagulation therapy. NEJM, 2006
- Self-monitoring of oral anticoagulation: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet, 2006
- Management of venous thromboembolism: a systematic review for a practice guideline. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2007
- Is recurrent venous thromboembolism after therapy reduced by low-molecular-weight heparin compared with oral anticoagulants? Chest, 2006
eTextbooks
Clinical Queries
- How soon before and after surgery should prophylactic anticoagulation be stopped/restarted? NLH Q&A Service, 2006 View answer OR Can you answer this question for extra CPD?
- In patients on warfarin does the presence of asymptomatic microscopic haematuria on routine dipstick testing warrant routine follow up? NLH Q&A Service, 2007 View answer OR Can you answer this question for extra CPD?
- Are there any indications for use of warfarin plus low dose aspirin together? If so, what is the evidence base behind such a combination? NLH Q&A Service, 2007
- What are the current recommended guidelines regarding the duration of warfarinisation in 1st episode DVT or PE? ATTRACT, 2006
- Are there any evidence-based guidelines on the best way to stop warfarin at the end of a defined period of treatment? ATTRACT, 2006
- For women using anticoagulants what contraceptive options are safe? FFPRHC, 2006 View answer OR Can you answer this question for extra CPD?
Drug Interaction Information
- Initiation and Maintenance of Warfarin Therapy. See appendix 2 “Drugs, Herbs and Supplements: Potential Interactions with Warfarin”
- Warfarin: Drug Interactions. RCGP, 2003
- Interactions of Warfarin with Drugs and Food. Annals of Internal Medicine, 1994. See appendix 2 “Drug and Food Interactions with Warfarin by Level of Supporting Evidence and Type of Interaction”
- Herbal remedies: adverse effects and drug interactions. American Family Physician, 1999
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