Mednet Logo
HomeHospital MedicineQuestion

How are patients on anticoagulation managed in the context of intracranial SRS?

1 Answers
Mednet Member
Mednet Member
Radiation Oncology · Cleveland Clinic

At our institution, we do not withhold heparin or warfarin prior to treatment. This risk of intracranial bleed is not felt to be increased as a consequence of treatment.

We do use a traditional headframe (using pins to hold to the skull). While there may be an increased risk of bleeding at the pin s...

Register or Sign In to see full answer

How are patients on anticoagulation managed in the context of intracranial SRS? | Mednet