Tag: Bridging therapy

According to guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians, warfarin should be started concurrently with a parenteral anticoagulant like heparin on the first day of treatment for deep vein thrombosis (DVT). The timing and process for initiating warfarin are crucial for patient safety and treatment efficacy, and understanding this 'overlap' is a key aspect of managing DVT.

Cangrelor has a half-life of just 3 to 6 minutes, whereas the antiplatelet effects of clopidogrel last for days. This stark pharmacological contrast makes understanding when to start cangrelor after clopidogrel critical for ensuring uninterrupted and safe antiplatelet therapy during periprocedural care.