In patients undergoing minor dental procedures, arthrocentesis, cataract surgery, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without biopsy or colonoscopy without biopsy, warfarin may be continued (Grade B). The Patient Blood Management (PBM) Guidelines: Module 2 – Perioperative provide some guidance with the following recommendation and practice point. When considering how to manage patients receiving warfarin who require surgery, the risk of thrombosis if warfarin is withheld needs to be balanced with the risk of bleeding if continued. ![]() ![]() Management of patients on warfarin undergoing invasive procedures
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