Impact of postoperative weight loss on anticoagulant dosing after major lower limb amputation
Major amputation is associated with clinically relevant postoperative weight loss, yet anticoagulant dose adjustments were uncommon. Routine postoperative weight monitoring and prompt review of weight-based therapy are recommended to improve dosing accuracy and reduce potential anticoagulation risk.
Authors
- Anwar Al-Kassar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2509-108X)
- N.B. Teo
- K Poluru
- A Okram
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Countess of Chester Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England
- Published
- 2026-01-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1308/rcsann.2025.0120
- Primary Topic
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00