What is the recommended dose of UFH for anticoagulation therapy?
The recommended dose of UFH for anticoagulation therapy is a weight-adjusted intravenous bolus and infusion to obtain an activated partial thromboplastin time of 1.5 to 2.0 times control, for 48 hours or until revascularization. Monitoring of platelet counts to avoid the risks of excess bleeding and heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is advised.