Abstract
Background: Prothrombinex-VF (a three-factor prothrombin complex concentrate) contains little factor VII. Therefore, the Warfarin Reversal Consensus Guidelines from 2004 published by The Australasian Society of Haemostasis and Thrombosis recommend that it be administered with fresh frozen plasma to reverse warfarin anticoagulation. Aim: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Prothrombinex-VF used alone in warfarin reversal. Methods: Adult patients requiring urgent reversal of warfarin anticoagulation were defined as having achieved complete (target international normalized ratio (INR)
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 337 - 343 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Internal Medicine Journal |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |