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Patients on Antithrombotics for Colonoscopy

Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Summary

The use of antithrombotics (antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants) is increasing with an aging global population.Management of antithrombotics in patients undergoing invasive procedures including gastrointestinal endoscopy remains a challenge. Management approach includes taking a precarious balance between the risk of thromboembolism after interruption of antithrombotics and risk of bleeding with the continuation of antithrombotics. Colonoscopy remains one of the commonest endoscopic procedures performed. The optimal management strategy of different antithrombotics during colonoscopy remains unclear.

Official title: Prospective Collection of Clinical and Laboratory Variables of Patients Receiving Antithrombotics and Requiring Colonoscopy

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