ANCC
PONS Presentation: Antithrombotic Reversal in Patients with Intracranial Hemorrhage (With CEU)
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Available CE Hours: 0.75
The use of antithrombotic agents such as anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and antiplatelet agents is increasing. This
presentation explores antithrombotic reversal of warfarin, unfractionated heparin, low molecular weight heparin,
fondaparinux, thrombolytics, and antiplatelet agents specifically in patients with intracranial hemorrhage.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the antithrombotic characteristics of different antithrombotic medications
- Describe the current and emerging approaches to reversing antithrombotic agents
- List the limitations of current agents for antithrombotic reversal