A call to action for anticoagulation stewardship.
Burnett AE, Barnes GD. A call to action for anticoagulation stewardship. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 2022;6(5):e12757. doi:10.1002/rth2.12757.
Anticoagulants are high-risk medications due to their narrow therapeutic window and association with adverse drug events. This article recommends taking a stewardship approach similar to widely used and successful antibiotic stewardship programs. The stewardship program includes seven core elements, including securing administrative leadership commitment, multidisciplinary support, and systematic care.