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#117 Atrial Fibrillation: Gray Matters Segment

Core IM | Internal Medicine Podcast

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When Is It Safe to Start Anticoagulation?

When is it safe postoperatively to start anticoagulation? And how is that decision even really made? Dr. Patrick Georgioff: Usually within four to 12 hours after surgery. Any type of true risk of major bleeding should be taken care of based on sound surgical principles. After that, you're really worried about medical bleeding.

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