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Antiplatelet or Anticoagulant Therapy: Management of Patients Undergoing Minor Gynaecological Procedures (712)

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 19/11/2025

Next review date: 30/11/2030

Author(s): Claire Higgins.

Version: 2

Co-Author(s): Frances Lowrie, Susan McNeill.

Approved By: Gynaecology Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 712

References

1. UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines Handbook, Direct oral anticoagulants 2024

Apixaban - UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines

Edoxaban - UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines

2. Management Plans for Patients on Warfarin in the Peri-operative period, GGC Medicines Adult Therapeutic Handbook

GGC Medicines - Management Plan for Patients on Warfarin in the Peri-operative Period

3. UKPCA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines, Clopidogrel

Clopidogrel - UKCPA Handbook of Perioperative Medicines

4. Apixaban, Edoxaban and Rivaroxaban: Management of Haemorrhage, Surgery and other Invasive Procedures, Clinical Guideline, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, September 2020

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