Life on a Blood Thinner: Insights and Advice from an Anticoagulant Specialist – June Online Support Group
Lynn Oertel, MS, NP-BC, CACP, shares her insights on anticoagulation and the different blood thinners available to patients.
June 6, 2018
There are many different treatments available for blood clots. Some patients are put on medications, such as warfarin or DOACs. Other patients receive mechanical interventions, such as filters.
Arm yourself with the knowledge you need be be informed about your healthcare decisions.
May 10, 2018
Simple Steps to Developing a Beneficial Response to Stress
Dr. Marie Gerhard-Herman discusses the importance of stress management and how patients can re-direct their negative thoughts to lead a…
April 18, 2018
Demystifying the Treatment Options for Blood Clots – April Online Support Group
Dr. Alec Schmaier discusses the different treatment options available for patients with blood clots during the April 2018 Online Blood…
February 26, 2018
The Importance of Follow-Up Care – Feb. Online Support Group
Dr. Rachel Rosovsky discusses the importance of receiving follow-up care after a blood clot. And, in an NATF first, a…
February 26, 2018
A DOAC Deep Dive: Rivaroxaban
For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant for doctors, but new treatments have recently emerged in…
February 26, 2018
COMPASS: A New Direction for Patients with Heart Disease?
By Aaron P Kithcart, MD PhD This past fall, at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association, the results…
January 5, 2018
A DOAC Deep Dive: Apixaban
For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant drug for doctors, but new treatments have emerged in…
January 3, 2018
Anticoagulant Comparison Chart 2018
After being diagnosed with a blood clot, navigating the different medications can be confusing. NATF has designed a chart comparing…
October 16, 2017
INR In-Home Testing: Accessible and Convenient
Patients on warfarin need to get their INR levels measured regularly. This often involves visiting a local anticoagulation clinic or…
September 12, 2017
PERT: A New Model of Care
When Mark went to the hospital, he had never heard of a pulmonary embolism (PE). But at 49 years old,…
August 7, 2017
A DOAC Deep Dive: Dabigatran
For the past several decades, warfarin has been the go-to anticoagulant drug for doctors, but now new treatments have emerged…
August 1, 2017
Device Profile: The Watchman Device
Called a “replacement for blood thinners,” what is the Watchman device and how does it work? The Watchman is a…