I believe a meta-analysis of data was presented at the ASH (American Society of Hematology) meeting in 2005 that concluded low dose warfarin is not effective. I don't have time to look up the data but you might want to check their website.
It was enough to prompt us to stop doing this in our high risk pts (the only ones we used it for). >>> "Marilyn Patterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 09/13 11:24 AM >>> This question from an internal medicine doc. Has this recommendation changed? Does any one have any references I can forward to this MD? Thanks as always so much for all your valued input and expertise. Marilyn Patterson RN CRN, CRNI Port Angeles, WA ________________________________ From: Mark Fischer Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:41 PM To: Marilyn Patterson; Tami Spaeder Subject: Portacath warfarin prophylaxis Hi Marilyn or Tami Historically, pt's have taken warfarin 1mg/day for this.. Recently, I think I've heard this is no longer recommended, right ? Do you have a reference to support this ? Thanks mark ----------------------------------------- CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This email and any attachments may contain confidential information that is protected by law and is for the sole use of the individuals or entities to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by replying to this email and destroying all copies of the communication and attachments. Further use, disclosure, copying, distribution of, or reliance upon the contents of this email and attachments is strictly prohibited. To contact Albany Medical Center, or for a copy of our privacy practices, please visit us on the Internet at www.amc.edu.
