Publications by authors named "Damiano Rizzato"
J Orthop Surg Res
June 2019
Article Synopsis
- Early surgery is crucial for elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures, but many have comorbidities requiring warfarin, which delays surgery and negatively affects outcomes.
- A review of 1,292 eligible patients revealed that those on warfarin had higher ASA scores, more blood loss, and significantly longer delays before surgery compared to those on antiplatelet agents or in the control group.
- Patients on warfarin face a 42% higher mortality risk within a year post-surgery, and those operated on after 48 hours have a 1.5 times greater risk of death compared to those operated on within 48 hours.
