What is a Blood Clot?
Updated November 2020 Blood clotting, also known as coagulation, is the body’s first line of defense against bleeding. When we…
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The First Six Months
Updated November 2020 A look at life after a blood clot THE BODY’S RESPONSE Once you’ve had a blood clot,…
November 24, 2020
The Clot Connection: Thrombosis, Heart Attack, and Stroke
Updated November 2020 Blood clots play a major role in myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack. Over time, the coronary…
November 24, 2020
Visiting the Emergency Department for a Blood Clot: What to Expect
Updated November 2020 Taking a trip to the emergency department (ED) is stressful and potentially costly – but it can…
November 24, 2020
Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) vs. Warfarin: Key Differences
Updated November 2020 For over half a century, vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) such as warfarin were the only available oral…
November 24, 2020
A Guide to INR Levels
Updated November 2020 After being diagnosed with a blood clot (thrombosis), your healthcare provider may prescribe warfarin for treatment. Warfarin…
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