Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications
Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications  
Podcast: JAMA Clinical Reviews
Published On: Mon Aug 12 2024
Description: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are commonly used to treat patients with atrial fibrillation and venous thromboembolism. Author James D. Douketis, MD, from McMaster University discusses with JAMA Deputy Editor Kristin L. Walter, MD, MS, the management of DOACs in patients undergoing an elective or emergency surgery or procedure. Related Content: Perioperative Management of Patients Taking Direct Oral Anticoagulants