rivaroxiban Archives - Emergency Medicine Cases

Episode 89 – DOACs Part 2: Bleeding and Reversal Agents

In this Part 2, DOACs Bleeding and Reversal we discuss the management of bleeding in patients taking DOACs with minor risk bleeds, like epistaxis where local control is easy to access, moderate risk bleeds, like stable GI bleeds and high risk bleeds, like intracranial hemorrhage. We answer questions such as: How do we weigh the risks and benefits of stopping the DOAC? When is reversal of the DOAC is advised? How best do we accomplish the reversal of DOACs? Is there any good evidence for the newest reversal agent? When should we stop DOACs for different procedures, and when should we delay the procedure?

By Anton Helman|2021-03-30T14:38:50-04:00December 6th, 2016|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Medical Specialty, Neurology|Tags: abixiban, Andexanet Alfa, dabigitran, epistaxis, GI bleed, ICH, Idarucizumab, Jim Douketis, PCCs, rivaroxiban, Walter HImmel|4 Comments

Episode 88 – DOACs Part 1: Use and Misuse

As we get better at picking up thromboembolic disease, and the indications for Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) widen, we're faced with increasingly complex decisions about when to start these medications, how to start them, when to stop them and how to manage bleeding associated with them. There’s a lot that we need to know about these drugs to minimize the risk of thromboembolism in our patients while at the same time minimizing their risk of bleeding...

By Anton Helman|2021-03-30T14:40:17-04:00November 22nd, 2016|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Hematology, Medical Specialty|Tags: Abixaban, atrial fibrillation, CHADS65, dabigitran, DVT, Jim Douketis, rivaroxiban, Walter HImmel|1 Comment

Episode 37: Anticoagulants, PCCs and Platelets

In the second part of this epic 2-part authoritative episode, Anticoagulants, PCCs & Platelets, we have Dr. Walter Himmel (also known as 'The walking encyclopedia of EM') along with Dr. Katerina Pavenski (Head of Transfusion Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital) & Dr. Jeannie Callum (Head of Transfusion Medicine at Sunnybrook Hospital) who will discuss the latest on comparative efficacy and reversal of Warfarin vs Dabigatran vs Rivaroxiban vs Abixaban, the use of prothrombin complex concentrates (PCCs), the ins and outs of thrombocytopenia & platelet transfusions, ITP, TTP, anti-platelet associated intracranial bleeds, indications for Tranexamic Acid & more...

By Anton Helman|2021-03-30T17:14:29-04:00October 7th, 2013|Categories: EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Genitourinary, Hematology, Neurology, Resuscitation|Tags: Abixaban, anticoagulants, dabigitran, ICH, intracranial hemorrhage, ITP, Jeannie Callum, Katerina Pavenski, Octaplex, PCCs, Recombinant Factor 7a, rivaroxiban, tranexamic acid, transfusions, TTP, Walter HImmel, Warfarin|1 Comment

Episode 36: Transfusions, Anticoagulants and Bleeding

In the first part of this epic 2 part must-hear episode, Transfusions, Anticoagulants & Bleeding, we have the triumphant return of Dr. Walter Himmel (also known as 'The walking encyclopedia of EM') along with Dr. Katerina Pavenski (Head of Transfusion Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital) & Dr. Jeannie Callum (Head of Transfusion Medicine at Sunnybrook Hospital) who will update you on the latest in transfusion indications & risks, managing INRs and how Wararin compares to Dabigatran, Rivaroxiban & Apixaban. They give you the authoritative low down on: Indications for red cell transfusions in different clinical scenarios (GI bleed, cardiac disease, vaginal bleeding etc) and how to give them, Risks of red cell transfusions including Host vs Graft Disease, TRALI & TACO and how to manage them, IV Iron as an alternative to red cell transfusions, Managing INRs: indications for Vit K, Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (Octaplex & Beriplex), adjusting Warfarin Dose, liver patients, and much much more.........

By Anton Helman|2021-04-02T13:13:10-04:00September 20th, 2013|Categories: Cardiology, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Episodes, Hematology, Resuscitation|Tags: Apixiban, dabigitran, IV Iron, PCCs, Red Cell Transfusion, rivaroxiban, TACO, TRALI, Walter HImmel, Warfain|2 Comments

Best Case Ever 18: Anticoagulant Reversal in Trauma

Dr. Katerina Pavenski, on Anticoagulant Reversal in Trauma. A leader in Transfusion Medicine from St. Michael's Hospital, Dr. Pavenski tells us about her Best Case Ever in which a straight forward trauma case turns into a 'bloody disaster', after Prothrombin Complex Concentrates (PCCs) were given in an anticoagulant reversal attempt. In the related two-part epic episode on Antiocagulants, Transfusions & Bleeding, Drs. Pavenski, Dr. Jeannie Callum (Head of Transfusion Medicine at Sunnybrook Hospital & Dr. Walter Himmel (also known as 'The walking encyclopedia of EM') cover: Indications for red cell transfusion in different clinical scenarios (GI bleed, cardiac disease, vaginal bleeding etc), Risks of transfusion including Host vs Graft Disease, TRALI & TACO, Indications for Platelet transfusion in different scenarios (hyporoliferative patients vs ITP, invasive procedures with thrombocytopenia), Managing INRs - indications for Vit K, PCC, adjusting Warfarin Dose, liver patients, Apixaban vs Rivaroxiban vs Dabigatran vs Warfarin and reversal of them, Anti-platelet medication-associated intracranial hemorrhage management, Indications for Tranexamic Acid, and much more........

By Anton Helman|2017-02-03T12:52:29-05:00September 4th, 2013|Categories: Best Case Ever, EM Cases, Emergency Medicine, Hematology, Resuscitation, Trauma|Tags: Apixaban, best, dabigitran, INR, Katerina Pavenski, PCCs, rivaroxiban, Warfarin|0 Comments