@article{ATM21247,
author = {Mevlüt Çelik and Andras P. Durko and Stuart J. Head},
title = {Anticoagulation after mechanical aortic valve implantation: is it time to act after PROACT?},
journal = {Annals of Translational Medicine},
volume = {6},
number = {Suppl 1},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Anticoagulation management after mechanical prosthetic heart valve (PHV) implantation should find the delicate balance between effectively preventing valve-related thromboembolic events while not substantially increasing the risk of bleeding (1). Mechanical PHVs traditionally require lifelong anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs).},
issn = {2305-5847}, url = {https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/21247}
}