Cost of incorrect application of antithrombotic prophylaxis prior to invasive procedures

Cost of incorrect application of antithrombotic prophylaxis prior to invasive procedures

Abstract Background We analyze the cost of an incorrect application, by the haematologist, of bridging anticoagulation in patients with low-risk atrial fibrillation (AF) needing interruption of treatment prior to a scheduled invasive procedure. Although not recommended, bridging therapy is widely us...

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Main Authors: Ma Victoria Cuevas, Ignacio Martínez-Sancho, Jana Arribas, Covadonga García-Díaz, Beatriz Cuevas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Atrial fibrillation
Bridging therapy
Guidelines
Avoidable costs
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4669-x

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