| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2881845 | The Annals of Thoracic Surgery | 2008 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Anticoagulation self-management can improve INR profiles up to 2 years after prosthetic valve replacement and reduce adverse events. Current indications of prosthetic rather than biologic valve implantations may be extended if the benefit of INR self-management is shown by future studies with longer follow-up.
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Authors
Thomas MD, Soren MD, Dirk MD, Andreas MD, Otto MS, Heinrich MD, Reiner MD,