Treatment of lower limb artery thromboembolism with established indication for anticoagulation after open vascular surgery

This protocol addresses patients with thromboembolism of the lower limb arteries who carry an established indication for anticoagulation and have undergone an open surgical procedure on the lower limb arteries. The concurrent presence of a pre-existing anticoagulation requirement alongside the post-surgical state defines a distinct management situation that requires a specific approach.

In this patient group, the recommended strategy following open surgical procedures for peripheral arterial disease centres on continued anticoagulation — with a specific position on the role of additional antithrombotic agents that differs from other post-procedural settings.

The full structured protocol — including the complete regimen, sequencing, and evidence grading — is available via the link below.