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92Recovering From A Pulmonary Embolism - What To Expect
Recovery from a pulmonary embolism often begins in an emergency room or an emergency squad. It begins when the patient has a diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and is given blood thinners to stop new clots...
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81Broccoli is bad for me? Questions and Answers about Coumadin
Many people are placed on Coumadin or warfarin. These are the same drugs. Warfarin is the generic name for Coumadin. Warfarin is a serious medication but can be used safely when monitored. Monitoring means...
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90DVT Deep Vein Thrombosis My Personal Story
I nevere expected to ever have a Blood Clot, let alone one tht would or could kill me in a few hours time. I had heard that seniors get the blood clots, but I was only 37years old. I didn't know anything...
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88Sticky Blood? Questions And Answers About Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Clotting, and Factor V Leiden
Welcome! This page has a list of questions about various clotting problems that have shown up on some of my support groups. More will be added as questions are posted. Pulmonary Embolism - What Is a...
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87Blood Thinners: Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelets
There are a number of drugs that people refer to as "blood thinners". Blood thinners are actually are variety of types of drug. Each type of blood thinner works in a different way and will help different...
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77Questions To Ask A Doctor After Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary embolisms (PEs) are very serious. PEs are blood clots in the the lungs. These clots prevent oxygen from reaching the blood in the lungs. The cause of the embolism, the damage from the...
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74Drug Resistance, What is It and What Does The WHO Have To Do With It?
Perhaps it would be easier to start with exactly what the WHO is and what it does. It's a given Roger Daltrey will NOT be part of the hub mob this week, perhaps next week? The World Health Organization,...
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65Does Broccoli Interfere With Blood Thinners
Coumadin, a blood thinner, prevents blood clots by blocking the clotting action of vitamin K. Consuming too much vitamin K, like in brocolli, can interfere with the effects of the medication. But foods...
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50Nurses on auto pilot
"Sue" has been taking care of "Mr. Banks" for about three days. Mr. Banks in on coumadin (an anticoagulant "blood thinner") for years since he has had open heart surgery.Blood clotting levels,(PT/INR),have to...
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79Foods High in Vitamin K
Vitamin K can cause an interaction with blood thinners that you might be taking. Especially warfarin (Coumadin®). It's important that you are aware of which foods are high in vitamins K so your doctor can...
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