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Would you give antithrombin concentrate for surgical VTE prophylaxis in case of congenital AT deficiency?

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Hematology · Mayo Clinic
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There is no role for routine antithrombin (AT) infusions. In selected situations, during high risk e.g. periods surgery or labor and delivery, etc when anticoagulants are interrupted, AT replenishment is reasonable.

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