Warfarin Dosage
Genetics may help fine-tune warfarin dosage
February 25, 2009
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I have Atrial Fibrillation: Will I be on Coumadin® Forever?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...need to have frequent blood tests to monitor the dosage of warfarin/Coumadin®. Your doctor will... Read more »
Back on Coumadin
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...to see how much my doctor will have to adjust the dosage. For me, that's the only negative... Read more »
Coumadin Diet
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...clots.Many things can alter the effectiveness of warfarin, or Coumadin, like eating foods high... Read more »
Why Do Blood Clots Form in Atrial Fibrillation?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...the source of a blood clot that forms a stroke. Warfarin/Coumadin® are medications the make... Read more »
Life After Stroke Conferences
By Cleo Hutton , Health Expert...Dr. Diana Schneider, PhD, author of The Coumadin (Warfarin) Help Book: Anticoagulation Therapy... Read more »
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...be needed. Due to the risk of blood clot formation in a weak, dilated heart, blood thinners like warfarin (brand name Coumadin) are recommended for those with very poor heart function or those... Read more »Medications
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