Point of Care Testing (POCT) to assess drug concentration in patients treated with non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs)

摘要

Background: Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) do not need routine laboratory monitoring but measurement of drug concentration is important in emergency conditions. Specific laboratory tests are not readily available or not implemented in every hospital. Point-of-Care Tests (POCT) may bridge this gap and be used as a bedside solution.