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New Consensus Guidelines Enhance Safety for Antithrombotic Use in Endoscopy

A panel from the Catalan Society of Gastroenterology developed targeted guidelines for using antithrombotic drugs during elective endoscopic procedures. They assessed 16 procedures based on bleeding risk and crafted tailored management strategies for various antithrombotic groups. The recommendations emphasize individualized risk assessment, multidisciplinary coordination, and effective patient communication to minimize complications and enhance safety throughout the periprocedural phase. This consensus document integrates both international evidence and local healthcare considerations.

Practice Guideline by Pons FR, Vilalta N (…) Álvarez MA et 7 al. in Gastroenterol Hepatol

Copyright © 2025. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U.

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