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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...of the medication used to prevent strokes called warfarin. (The trade name and most commonly... Read more »
Atrial Fibrillation: Should I Be Worried?
By Dr. Kirk Laman: Wholehearted Cardiologist , Health Expert...usually placed on a powerful blood-thinning drug called warfarin (CoumadinR). Warfarin needs to... Read more »
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Know How to Recognize the Signs of Stroke
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The Warfarin Syndrome
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Health Guide
Coronary Artery Disease: Anti-Clotting Medications
...icon to see an image about blood.Anticoagulants. Anticoagulants help thin blood and include:HeparinWarfarin (Coumadin)Direct thrombin inhibitorsAnti-Platelet DrugsAspirin. Aspirin is known as a... Read more »Deep venous thrombosis
...very quick anticoagulation and treatment of the clot. Along with heparin an oral medication called warfarin is given. Warfarin usually takes several days to become fully effective, so heparin is... Read more »Scleroderma: Treatment for Lung Complications
...HypertensionSeveral types of drugs are used to treat pulmonary hypertension. Anticoagulants taken by mouth, such as warfarin (Coumadin), are a standard treatment used to prevent blood clot... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Surgery
...natural vein recloses. To keep the artificial vein open, oral anti-clotting drugs such as aspirin or warfarin, may be used. (Such drugs do not work at all with natural vein bypass.)Percutaneous... Read more »Causes of Cardiac Enlargement
...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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