Table 1 Clinical situations where determination of NOACs may be required
From: Concept of a point of care test to detect new oral anticoagulants in urine samples
• | Before surgery, lumbar anesthesia |
• | At any hospitalization |
• | Any bleeding/haemorrhage |
• | Any thrombotic and embolic event |
• | Indication for thrombolytic therapy |
• | Suspicion of deterioration of renal function |
• | Dehydration / exsiccation |
• | Newly diagnosed pregnancy |
• | Very elderly |
• | Children |
• | Adherence to therapy /compliance |
• | Suspicion of intoxication |