Ximelagatran in the clinic: practical management of patients

Semin Vasc Med. 2005 Aug;5(3):301-7. doi: 10.1055/s-2005-916170.

Abstract

Several case studies are briefly introduced, followed by a description of the clinical problem from an epidemiological point of view. The evidence for established management strategies is reviewed and, finally, practical handling of the case is considered.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / adverse effects
  • Atrial Fibrillation / complications
  • Azetidines / therapeutic use*
  • Benzylamines
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stroke / etiology
  • Stroke / prevention & control*
  • Venous Thrombosis / drug therapy
  • Venous Thrombosis / etiology
  • Venous Thrombosis / prevention & control
  • Venous Thrombosis / therapy*

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Azetidines
  • Benzylamines
  • ximelagatran