Prescribing the right anticoagulant after bariatric surgery, using all available evidence

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Prescribing the right anticoagulant after bariatric surgery, using all available evidence

25 March 2020

Vanessa Weenink

Wednesday 25 March 2020, 01:00 AM

Gastric bypass using a Roux-en-T anastomosis

Schematic of gastric bypass using a Roux-en-Y anastomosis

PHARMACOTHERAPY

The incidence of patients having bariatric surgery has increased. Here, we work through the options for a patient with a gastric bypass who would like to switch from warfarin to another anticoagulant

Penny Clark

Key points, Surgical modifications to the gastrointestinal tract can have significant effects on the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of medicines. If possi

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How to Treat

Prostate cancer consultations are common in primary care and there is no one approach to testing and treatment that fits all patients. Urologist Simon van Rij discusses the key considerations and options for personalised care, appropriate investigation and treatment

Wednesday 11 September 2024, 12:45 AM