The document provides a heparin dosing nomogram for use in an Electrophysiology (EP) Lab, specifying dosage protocols based on activated clotting time (ACT) and patient weight. It includes instructions for adjusting heparin boluses and maintenance doses to achieve therapeutic ACT levels during retrograde and transeptal procedures. Additionally, it outlines steps for rechecking ACT at intervals to maintain optimal anticoagulation.
Publish Date or Last Revised
November 12, 2024
Resource Type
- Best Practices
Therapeutic Area
Atrial Fibrillation
Management
Anticoagulation & Stroke Prevention
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