Warfarin reversal: consensus guidelines, on behalf of the Australasian Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis

Kamien, Max

doi:10.5694/j.1326-5377.2005.tb06744.x

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To the Editor: A middle-aged woman with atrial fibrillation had her warfarin therapy stopped for 2 days before dental extraction. She had a catastrophic stroke and is now a plaintiff. I was asked if her medical management accorded with common practice.

University of Western Australia, 328 Stirling Highway, Claremont, Perth, WA 6010.

Correspondence: mkamien@cyllne.uwa.edu.au

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