Guidelines for the Use of Antithrombotics and Anticoagulants

Dr. Alan Kaye presents a detailed account of the ASIPP guidelines for the use of antithrombotic agents and anticoagulants. Dr. Kaye describes the in-depth review of publications to decipher the ideal antithrombotic agents for the subset of patients at risk of bleeding, stroke, and heart attack. He highlights the risk stratification of low, medium, and high risk that is given in the guidelines. He describes the various complications associated with antithrombotic agents and gives a clinically relevant summary of points.