Open AccessAnticoagulation in atrial fibrillation with factor X deficiency—A management dilemma
Author(s) -
Tan Jian Liang,
Loh Kah Poh,
Fortuna Danielle,
Ghaneie Arezoo
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1731
Subject(s) - medicine , atrial fibrillation , guideline , intensive care medicine , warfarin , dilemma , pediatrics , cardiology , pathology , philosophy , epistemology
Key Clinical Message Factor X (FX) deficiency is a rare bleeding disorder. There is currently no clear guideline or recommendation for the appropriate selection of anticoagulation and management of patients with FX deficiency who require anticoagulation. We shared our experience in managing such patient, and we further discussed other possible treatment options.