Frequency of the bleeding risk in patients receiving warfarin submitted to arthrocentesis of the knee

Objective: To evaluate the potential bleeding risks of arthrocentesis in patients with different arthropathies and taking oral anticoagulants. Materials and methods: Fifteen consecutive patients, 8 males and 7 females, treated with anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation (9 pts), deep venous t...

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Main Authors: G. Salvati, L. Punzi, M. Pianon, C. Valvason, F. Schiavon, N. Noal, S. Todesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2003-09-01
Series:Reumatismo
Online Access:https://reumatismo.org/index.php/reuma/article/view/124