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Venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), is a common, preventable perioperative complication occurring in up to 5% of noncardiac surgical patients. Even when treated, DVT can lead to long-term consequences, including chronic edema, dermatitis,…
Following cardiac surgery, multiple quantitative and qualitative hemostatic abnormalities have been described. Preexisting and acquired defects contribute to bleeding. The increasing use of anticoagulants, including antiplatelet agents (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor) and new oral anticoagulation (NOAC) agents (dabigatran, rivaroxaban and apixaban),…