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  • Title: Beware of prosthetic valve thrombosis despite therapeutic anticoagulation.
    Author: Foley PW, Sharma R, Kalra PR.
    Journal: Emerg Med J; 2007 Mar; 24(3):e18. PubMed ID: 17351212.
    Abstract:
    Patients with mechanical heart valves require anticoagulation within carefully controlled ranges to prevent valve thrombosis, a life-threatening condition. The majority of doctors will be required to manage anticoagulation, often on a temporary basis such as during elective procedures. As long-term anticoagulation management moves away from specialised hospital clinics, there needs to be widespread awareness of the complications of sub-therapeutic international normalised ratios (INRs).
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