Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Apr;35(4):233-5.

Remove the tooth, but don't stop the warfarin.

Kamien M.

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University of Western Australia, Western Australia. cyllene.uwa.edu.au

Abstract

BACKGROUND:

Dentists rely on general practitioners to manage a patient's warfarin dose before uncomplicated dental extraction.

OBJECTIVE:

This article compares common practice of warfarin management with the available clinical evidence.

DISCUSSION:

Common practice lags more than 20 years behind clinical evidence to the detriment of patients, and with medicolegal consequences for doctors.

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Aust Fam Physician. 2006 Jun;35(6):377.

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