Perioperative thromboprophylaxis and anticoagulation in patients undergoing non-cardiac vascular surgery

Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2011 Jan;9(1):48-53. doi: 10.2174/157016111793744805.

Abstract

Patients undergoing non-cardiac vascular surgery (NCVS) are at high risk of developing perioperative venous and arterial thrombotic complications. Effective thromboprophylaxis is an essential part of the perioperative management of patients undergoing surgical procedures. To ensure appropriate delivery of antithrombotic agents and standardise clinical practice, numerous national and international guidelines have been developed in recent years. Very few of these recommendations are designed specifically for patients undergoing NCVS. This review aims to highlight the relevant guidelines and novel recommendations that are available for patients undergoing NCVS while noting their limitations and providing suggestions for specific subsets.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / administration & dosage*
  • Fibrinolytic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Perioperative Care / methods
  • Postoperative Complications / drug therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures / adverse effects*
  • Venous Thromboembolism / drug therapy
  • Venous Thromboembolism / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Fibrinolytic Agents