David C. Portnoy, MD

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Renal dosing of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants in atrial fibrillation is important in preventing thrombotic and bleeding complications

Author:: David C. Portnoy, MD

Publish date: November 9, 2017

Does renal underdosing and overdosing of non–vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) impact the risk of thrombotic and bleeding complicati...

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CABG and PCI with drug-eluting stents for left main coronary disease have superior outcomes to medical therapy alone

Author:: David C. Portnoy, MD

Publish date: November 9, 2017

Does coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) have superior mortality outcomes to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for left main coronary dis...

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Antiplatelet therapy can be continued through surgery without increased risk of reintervention for bleeding

Author:: David C. Portnoy, MD

Publish date: November 9, 2017

Does continuing antiplatelet therapy through noncardiac surgery increase the risk of postoperative blood transfusion or surgical reintervention for...