Frequency of the bleeding risk in patients receiving warfarin submitted to arthrocentesis of the knee

• Main Authors: G. Salvati (Author), L. Punzi (Author), M. Pianon (Author), C. Valvason (Author), F. Schiavon (Author), N. Noal (Author), S. Todesco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: PAGEPress Publications, 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective: To evaluate the potential bleeding risks of arthrocentesis in patients with different arthropathies and taking oral anticoagulants. Materials and methods: Fifteen consecutive patients, 8 males and 7 females, treated with anticoagulant therapy for atrial fibrillation (9 pts), deep venous t...