European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
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Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg · May 2005
Antithrombotic strategies in vascular surgery: evidence and practice.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the current practice of peri and postoperative antithrombotic therapy in vascular surgery in Austria and to compare this with the results of randomised prospective clinical trials. ⋯ Optimal antithrombotic strategies during and after vascular surgery are still under debate, and current practice often differs from available evidence. Vascular surgical societies should be encouraged to define recommendations on antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulation for different vascular interventions.