Management of epistaxis in patients with ventricular assist device: a retrospective review
Abstract Background Patients with a ventricular assist device (VAD) are at risk for epistaxis due to the need for anticoagulation. Additionally, these patients develop acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AvWS) due to these devices. Management is complicated by the risk of thrombosis if anticoagulation...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0295-6 |
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