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Warfarin Resistance

Warfarin is an oral anticoagulant that is used for the prevention and treatment of blood clots in arteries and veins. it acts by interfering with a vitamin k dependent process that is essential for the production of several of the … Continue reading

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Lifelong Anticoagulant Tx Warranted for APS

Patients with antiphospholipid syndrome run a risk of thrombosis that’s high enough to warrant life-time use of anticoagulation therapy, Dr. Munther A. Khamashta asserted at the Seventh International Congress on SLE and Related Conditions. Similarly, patients with a history of … Continue reading

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PT/INR Testing is Important

Ignoring Your Prescribed PT/INR Testing Can Be Very Dangerous Any nurse who works daily in a coumadin or anti-coagulation clinic will tell you that one of the most frustrating aspects of their job is calling patients every day to see … Continue reading

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