HOW TO MANAGE THE ANTICOAGULATED PATIENT WITH WARFARIN IN THE PRE, TRANS AND POSTOPERATIVE PERIOD?

Abstract

Warfarin is an anticoagulant in the class of vitamin K antagonists that works by preventing the formation and expansion of the blood clot. It is indicated for individuals at risk of thrombosis, ischemic post-stroke patients and patients with thrombophilia, among others. The management of anticoagulated patients may raise doubts, due to the risk of hemorrhagic complications or the occurrence of thromboembolic events. This work aims to direct, directly, the academic and professional of dentistry, before patients using Warfarin.

Keywords: Warfarin; Oral Surgery; Anticoagulant.