Prothrombin complex concentrates for the urgent reversal of apixaban and rivaroxaban - an Australian retrospective cohort study.
Stephanie WallworkYang WangKritika ChaiwatanatornMerrole Cole SinclairPublished in: Internal medicine journal (2021)
Both aPCC and 3F-PCC are useful adjuncts for the management of patients who require urgent reversal of the anticoagulant effect of FXa-inhibitor DOACs. However, the risk of thromboembolism in this patient group requires careful consideration. Prospective, comparator studies are needed along with the development of guidelines that reflect the availability of haemostatic agents in Australia. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.