The utilization and safety of apixaban for therapeutic anticoagulation in heart transplant population requiring routine endomyocardial biopsies.

Kristen E LindauerAmanda I IngemiMegan R McMahonAlicia LichvarDavid A BaranChad CameronAmit BadiyeEdward J SaweyWayne OldAndrew YaoAmin YehyaJohn M Herre

Published in: Clinical transplantation (2022)

Apixaban is safe to use for anticoagulation of heart transplant recipients undergoing routine biopsies. Using apixaban allows for a short interruption of therapeutic anticoagulation to accommodate a biopsy without increased risk of bleeding.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
ultrasound guided
heart failure
clinical practice
fine needle aspiration