Preperation of PRP/PRGF for use in patients taking anticoagulation medications etc.

Fri, 01/15/2010 - 08:30 — Richard Hughes DDS

Does anyone have experience with this situation and how did you manage said circumstance ?

Implantology

Fri, 01/15/2010 - 12:26 — Dr Chace Heatly

PRP/PRGF in anticoag patient

Richard I dont think this is an issue. You need to check the patient INR, the blood draw is no problem(most patients get lab work and they dont bleed out). The blood still contains the platelets and when spun you will get the factors you need.

Sat, 01/16/2010 - 09:11 — Richard Hughes DDS

prp/prgf anticoag pt

Chace, Thanks alot, that is what I am thinking.