How is Anticoagulation Therapy Monitored in Children?
Monitoring is crucial to ensure the efficacy and safety of anticoagulation therapy. This often involves:
- Prothrombin Time (PT) and International Normalized Ratio (INR): Commonly used for monitoring warfarin therapy. - Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT): Used to monitor heparin therapy. - Anti-Xa levels: Often used for LMWH monitoring to ensure therapeutic levels without bleeding risk.
