RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Point-of-Care Testing for Anticoagulation Monitoring in Neuroendovascular Procedures
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
DO 10.3174/ajnr.A2621
A1 H.M. Hussein
A1 A.L. Georgiadis
A1 A.I. Qureshi
YR 2011
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/early/2011/09/15/ajnr.A2621.abstract
AB SUMMARY: POC testing is defined as diagnostic testing at or near the site of patient care. Rapid measurement of the intensity of anticoagulation and, more recently, platelet inhibition allows dose titration of adjuvant medications such a heparin and antiplatelet agents during neuroendovascular procedures. However, knowledge among practicing physicians regarding the pathophysiologic basis of these measurements and variations in knowledge about the differences among devices is often limited. This review discusses the role of anticoagulation in endovascular procedures and the currently available POC tests for anticoagulation monitoring.