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97Blood Thinners: Differences Between Anticoagulants, Thrombolytics, and Antiplatelets
When people think of blood thinners, they are often thinking of any number of drugs that work to treat clotting. There are actually three classes of drugs that treat clots: anticoagulants, thrombolytics, and antiplatelets. Learn what the differences are between these classes. also, learn why one type of drug may have been chosen for your blood clot or blood clotting condition.
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96Broccoli Is Bad for Me? Questions, Answers, and Information about Coumadin (warfarin)
Many people take warfarin (Coumadin) after heart attack, stroke, blood clot, DVT, pulmonary embolism, or due to afrib. This is a very powerful drug and can interact with a number of foods and medications. Also, many people have concerns about the risk of bleeding. This article covers risks, side effects, and strategies for managing warfarin.
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89Sticky Blood? Questions And Answers About Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Clotting, and Factor V Leiden
Pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and other clots can be very scary. These conditions are true medical emergencies. This page has a wealth of information about causes, diet, prevention, symptoms, and treatment of clots. It is a library of authoritative links and information. It also includes videos from NATT about blood clots and treatment.
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86Tips And Recommendations For Pulmonary Embolism Survivors: Information About PE Recovery
Pulmonary embolism recovery can be difficult due to the heart and lung damage that occurs. This website focusses on things that patients can due to help themselves through the recovery process.
16 comments84Fly Safely, Prevent Blood Clots, Ear Pain, Motion Sickness, And Other Problems: Tips For Healthy Air Travel
Air travel has unique health risks. Passengers may experience ear or sinus pressure or pain, headaches, motion sickness, and potentially deadly clots such as a pulmonary embolism or DVT. Many of these conditions can be prevented, making air travel safer and more comfortable.
5 comments87Factor V Leiden and Hypercoagulation, A Cause of Multiple Miscarriages, Blood Clotting, and High Risk Pregnancy
Blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and DVT are very common in pregnancy and in the months following delivery. Clotting conditions such as Factor V Leiden are responsible in many of these cases. Factor V Leiden and other clotting conditions also cause miscarriages and pre-term birth. Many women struggle with these conditions but are still able to have a healthy baby. Find out what you can do to have a baby when you are at risk for blood clots.
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83Deep Vein Thrombosis Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
This is a killer disease and it kills much more people than the total number of women dying of breast cancer. So being in the medical transcription field, I always get compelled to write something about deep vein thrombosis as often I come across...
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82Length Of Time On Warfarin, Coumadin, Or Other Anticoagulant After Pulmonary Embolism or Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
After a pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis a patient must decide how long she or he will remain on warfarin, Coumadin, Lovenox, or other anticoagulants. Here are some thoughts on how one might decide to stay on Coumadin for life.
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81Signs You May Have a Blood Clot
Blood Clots can be very dangerous. Read on for information on how to spot them, and what to do if you have one. This information could save a life!
10 comments82Thrombophilia: Factor V Leiden, Lupus Anticoagulant, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) And Other Clotting Conditions
Blood can clot more easily in some people. There are a number of conditions that can impact blood clotting time. This is a description of some of the major blood clotting conditions and the tests that can be done for these conditions.
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