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Topical tranexamic acid for the treatment of epistaxis in patients using antiplatelet agents.
- Mark Sanderson, James Powell, and Eddy Lang.
- *University of British Columbia,Vancouver,BC.
- Can J Emerg Med. 2018 Sep 1; 20 (5): 774-776.
AbstractABSTRACTClinical questionDoes the addition of topical tranexamic acid to anterior nasal packing decrease bleeding in patients with epistaxis who are taking antiplatelet medications?Article chosenZahed R, Jayazeri M, Naderi A, et al. Topical tranexamic acid compared with anterior nasal packing for treatment of epistaxis in patients taking antiplatelet drugs: randomized controlled trial. Acad Emerg Med 2018;25(3):261-6.
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