Resumen: To the Editor:
Baron et al. (May 30 issue) make important suggestions in their review article; however, we propose that quantitative assessment of iatrogenic bleeding hazards must be considered as well as thrombosis prevention. Although CHA2DS2–VASc scoring for atrial fibrillation is mentioned, the Hypertension, Abnormal Renal/Liver Function, Stroke, Bleeding History or Predisposition, Labile INR, Elderly, Drugs/Alcohol Concomitantly (HAS-BLED) score for bleeding has also been validated. Both scores calculate estimated annual risks and benefits and hence can guide future therapy... Idioma: Inglés DOI: 10.1056/NEJMc1308259 Año: 2013 Publicado en: NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 369, 11 (2013), 1077-1080 ISSN: 0028-4793 Factor impacto JCR: 54.42 (2013) Categ. JCR: MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL rank: 1 / 155 = 0.006 (2013) - Q1 - T1 Tipo y forma: (Versión definitiva) Área (Departamento): Oftalmología (Departamento de Cirugía, Ginecología y Obstetricia)