Self monitoring of oral anticoagulation

Self monitoring of oral anticoagulation

Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 17, Issue 2

Heneghan, C., Ward, A., Perera, R.,Self monitoring of oral anticoagulation: systematic review and meta-analysis of individual patient data,Lancet,2011,DOI 10.1016/S0140-6736(11)61294-4

This high-quality individual patient data review found that self monitoring reduced thromboembolic events without increasing major haemorrhages and death. The review utilised appropriate methods to minimise potential biases and the conclusions are likely to be reliable.