Bridging Therapy

Question 1

Bridging DOAC
Direct oral anti coagulation

Answer 1

1- they have rapid ones of action
2- short half life
3- They act on factor xa 10 in activating it and stopping the coagulation cascade

The local anticoagulantion guideline is

Question 2

How to assess the pt for bridging

Answer 2

1- assess the pt risks for throng and the bleeding risk
2- the DOAC are cleared by the kidney therefore check the creatinine and GFR
3- weight the pt