Rectus sheath hematoma associated with apixaban

Apixaban is an oral anticoagulant that directly inhibits Factor Xa and is indicated for the prophylaxis and treatment of deep venous thrombosis and stroke prevention in non-valvular atrial fibrillation. Rectus sheath hematoma is a rare, life-threatening complication of anticoagulant treatment. We de...

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Main Authors: Kulothungan Gunasekaran, Amanda R. McFee Winans, Swetha Murthi, Mudassar Raees Ahmad, Scott Kaatz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-08-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.clinicsandpractice.org/index.php/cp/article/view/957