Factors that predict poor outcome in patients admitted with prolonged INR due to oral anticoagulants
Proceedings article published in 2014 by
I. Gabranis,
T. Koufakis,
S. Batala,
A. Margaritis,
S. Kiokas,
K. Triantafillou,
K. Tsapakidis,
D. Touloumenidis,
K. Ntais,
G. Papalagara
Abstract
Introduction and purpose: Excessive anticoagulation is a frequent complication of anticoagulant therapy, associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. The aim of the present study is to determine the factors associated with a poor outcome in patients with prolonged INR due to anticoagulants.