Clinical & Experimental Cardiology
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Department of Cardiology, University Hospital Aristide Le Dantec, Dakar, Senegal

Publications

• Brief Report   
  Survey on the Level of Knowledge of Pharmacists in the Follow-Up of Patients on Vitamin K Antagonists
  Author(s): Momar Dioum*, P. Badiane, P.H. Diagne, I.I.M. Hanifa, Aw. Kane, C. Gaye, F. Aw and M. Diao
  
  Introduction: Vitamin K Antagonists (VKAs) are an anticoagulant treatment widely prescribed in cardiology. However, their therapeutic margin is narrow with hemorrhagic risk (overdose) or thrombotic risk (under dosage). The objective of this work was to assess the level of knowledge of pharmacists on the management of patients on VKAs. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional and descriptive study conducted during the period from January 7th to November 25th, 2020 concerning pharmacists practicing in Dakar who agreed to participate in the study. Data on molecules, indications, contraindications, surveillance and iatrogenia were collected in an Excel® file. Results: One hundred and three pharmacists were included, including 26 biologists and 77 pharmacy pharmacists. The sex ratio (M/F) was 2.02 and the average age.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2155-9880.23.14.847

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