Anticoagulants in poisoning

Blood coagulation is the result of a complex cascade of proteases that produce an insoluble fibrin polymer from soluble fibrinogen. Abnormal or excessive coagulation can cause venous thromboembolic disorders or arterial thromboembolic disease. Parenteral and oral anticoagulants have demonstrated eff...

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Published in:Medicine (Abingdon. 1995, UK ed.) UK ed.), 2020-03, Vol.48 (3), p.189-191
Main Author: Coulson, James
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anticoagulants
direct oral anticoagulants
heparin
low-molecular-weight heparins
MRCP
overdose
warfarin
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Summary:Blood coagulation is the result of a complex cascade of proteases that produce an insoluble fibrin polymer from soluble fibrinogen. Abnormal or excessive coagulation can cause venous thromboembolic disorders or arterial thromboembolic disease. Parenteral and oral anticoagulants have demonstrated efficacy in treating these conditions. Haemorrhage is a predicable consequence of anticoagulant poisoning. Treatment involves the general management of haemorrhage, and the administration of specific antidotes for individual anticoagulants are discussed. Complicated cases should be discussed with a haematologist and the UK National Poisons Information Service.
ISSN:1357-3039
1878-9390
DOI:10.1016/j.mpmed.2019.12.010