Methods of preoperative and operative prevention of thromboembolic complications of intra-atrial thrombosis
Burmistrova, M.M.
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova 134(5): 28-33
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-4625 PMID: 4035918 Document Number: 242148
Methods of preoperative and operative prophylactics of thromboembolic complications in patients with mitral stenosis complicated by intraatrial thrombosis are described. In a group of patients given anticoagulants during a month as preoperative preparation there was a six times decreased amount of thromboembolic complications in the nearest postoperative period. The anticoagulant treatment is thought to be effective when applied continuously (no less than 3-4 weeks); no complications due to anticoagulant therapy were noted.