Antiplatelet Versus Anticoagulation Therapy After Extracardiac Conduit Fontan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Volume: 32, Issue: 1, Pages: 32 - 39
Published: Jan 1, 2011
Abstract
The benefits of prophylactic anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy for patients undergoing extracardiac conduit (ECC) Fontan procedure still are a matter of debate. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis, this study aimed to determine the incidence of thromboembolism among patients undergoing ECC Fontan who received anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy. Until February 2010, MEDLINE studies describing the incidence of thromboembolic...
Paper Details
Title
Antiplatelet Versus Anticoagulation Therapy After Extracardiac Conduit Fontan: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Published Date
Jan 1, 2011
Volume
32
Issue
1
Pages
32 - 39
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