This podcast episode features Dr. Barbara Gunka and Dr. Siraj Mithoowani discussing their research on how bariatric surgery affects direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs).
Bariatric surgery is increasingly used to fight obesity-related health problems. However, these patients often need DOACs to prevent blood clots due to surgery and obesity.
The concern is that bariatric surgery might change how the body absorbs DOACs. This could make the medications less effective. There's limited data on long-term DOAC use after bariatric surgery.
Dr. Gunka and Dr. Mithoowani's study investigated DOAC levels in patients after bariatric surgery. They looked at patients who received any type of bariatric surgery, took a DOAC for any reason, and had their DOAC levels measured afterwards.
Tune in to hear the full discussion about the study's findings and their implications for DOAC use after bariatric surgery.
Reference:
Gunka, B., Mackenzie, D., Hughes, T., Sardo, L., Bayadinova, J., Siegal, D. M., ... & Mithoowani, S. (2024). Pharmacokinetics of direct oral anticoagulants after bariatric surgery: A retrospective cohort study. Thrombosis Research, 235, 15-17.
https://thrombosiscanada.ca
Take a look at our healthcare professional and patient resources, videos and publications on thrombosis from the expert members of Thrombosis Canada
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Death, Sex & Money
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.